Policy information sourced from Bexley Bexley UDP Written Statement

Bexley - E5 – 12 Site Specific Policies

Policy E5

In the Foots Cray Business Area the Council will:

  1. encourage the modernisation and renewal of older industrial and commercial premises to provide more high quality accommodation;
  2. encourage the rationalisation of landholdings within the area to enable the improvement or redevelopment of premises;
  3. aim to improve the identity of the area by means of marketing and environmental improvements;
  4. aim to improve access and off-street car parking provision, particularly in the Powerscroft Road area; and
  5. seek to relocate the Powerscroft Road travellers’ site as and when a suitable alternative site becomes available.

Policy E6

Within the Foots Cray Business Area, upon land becoming available for redevelopment, the following are the only land uses (as defined by paragraph 7.5) which, together with open space, associated buildings and infrastructure, will normally be permitted:

  1. business; and

subject to adequate protection of residential areas, having particular regard to visual amenities, noise, vibration and other emissions and the impact of heavy goods vehicles;

  1. storage and distribution
  2. general industry

Policy E7 

The Council will seek to avoid any unacceptable increase in traffic generation or environmental impact arising from the future development of the four estates that comprise the Crayford Industrial Area, in accordance with

Policy E8

The Council will seek the interlinkage of all the four estates within the Crayford Industrial Area, together with new or improved access arrangements.

Policy E9

Subject to Policy T6 and following interlinkage of all estates in the Crayford Industrial Area, the Council will support development on the former Samas Roneo estate for business, general industry, storage and distribution uses. In advance of interlinkage, development for these purposes will be acceptable for these purposes provided it accords with Policy E7 and does not prejudice interlinkage, in accordance with Policy E8.

Policy E10

Subject to Policy T6 and following interlinkage of all estates in the Crayford Industrial Area, the Council will support the development of the Acorn Industrial Park for business, general industry, storage and distribution uses. In advance of interlinkage, development for these purposes will be acceptable provided it accords with Policy E7 and does not prejudice interlinkage in accordance with Policy E8.

Policy E11

Subject to Policy T6 and following interlinkage of all estates in the Crayford Industrial Area, the Council will support the development of the Crayford Industrial Estate for business, general industry and storage and distribution use. In advance of interlinkage, development for these purposes will be acceptable provided it accords with Policy E7 and does not prejudice interlinkage in accordance with Policy E8.

Policy E12

Development of industrial land adjacent to the River Cray should, where appropriate, incorporate landscaping, to create a continuous riverside landscape feature alongside the River Cray.

For more information see the UDP Written Statement