Policy information sourced from the Broxbourne Local Plan
ED2: Employment Areas
Designated Employment Areas (as defined on the Policies Map) are reserved for employment use and other uses which support, or are wholly compatible with, the designation.
Within these areas, the Council welcomes proposals for redevelopment and intensification of sites for uses within the B1 and B2 use classes.
Wherever possible, new employment floorspace should be of a flexible design, able to adapt to the changing needs of occupiers, and be of energy efficient construction.
Development must not prejudice the continued operation and viability of the Employment Area and neighbouring employment uses.
Within the Employment Areas identified on the Policies Map, the Council will permit development, re-development or change of use for an alternative employment use subject to the following criteria:
- the proposal would not significantly affect the amenities enjoyed by occupiers of properties adjoining the employment area;
- the proposal would not create an unacceptable impact on the local and/or strategic transport network;
- the proposed use provides a complementary benefit to the Employment Area and serves the needs of local workers;
- any retail element must be ancillary to the main business use;
- the use maximises the employment potential of the area.
For more information please see the Local Plan