Policy information sourced from the The Dartford Plan
Policy M19: Provision for Local Business and Skills
Large proposals for offices, industrial/ distribution, retail/ leisure and other uses in Use Classes B and E exceeding 20,000sqm gross, should contribute to the accommodation needs of local businesses and training needs of the Borough’s workforce. Applicable developments will be permitted where they:
- include a mix of premises/ commercial land commensurate with total site size which deliver:
- a proportionately significant number of small units or premises designed to provide for local start-up/ ‘move on’ business accommodation; or
- premises/ land that is shown to be constructed for, or targeted to, the needs of the Borough’s small/ medium sized enterprises, including through premises available to rent or buy at a discount, or employment land premises delivered in a form to secure local businesses (potentially including land predominantly for open storage); and
- secure through a legal agreement the delivery of local skills training or apprenticeships with an employment and skills plan and work placements within the completed development itself or through construction/ the supply chain.
Policy information sourced from the The Dartford Plan