Policy information sourced from Enfield Development Managament Document (DMD)
DMD 20 Locally Significant Industrial Sites
- Proposals involving the loss of industrial uses within LSIS will be refused, unless it can be demonstrated that the development site is no longer suitable and viable for its existing or alternative industrial use in the short, medium and long term.
- Where the above can be demonstrated, a change of use involving a loss of industrial uses will only be acceptable if all of the following criteria are met:
- The proposed use would not compromise the primary function of the LSIS, the operating conditions of other remaining industrial uses or the potential future use of neighbouring sites for industrial uses;
- The development provides for a mix of uses including a significant element of business/ industrial uses or other employment generating uses; and
- The proposed use is well designed and compatible to its surroundings.
- In exceptional circumstances, where a significant element of business/ industrial uses or other employment generating uses cannot be provided within the development, applications for the loss of industrial land will be acceptable provided there is appropriate mitigation in accordance with the Council’s S106 Supplementary Planning Document.
- Where redevelopment of industrial land or premises is accepted, particular consideration will be given towards ensuring the future viability of individual businesses that might be displaced. The onus is on the developer to find alternative accommodation for any displaced businesses.
This policy should be read in conjunction with Core Strategy policies 13 and 15.
For more information please see the Development Managament Document (DMD)