Policy information sourced from the Guildford Local Plan: Strategy and Sites
E1: Meeting employment and retail needs
In order to deliver 4,100 additional B class jobs to 2034, land has been allocated for a net gain of between 36,100 and 43,700 sq m of floorspace for office and research & development (B1a and B1b) and between 3.7 and 4.1 ha land for industrial (B1c, B2 and B8) uses. This will provide a range and choice of employment premises over the plan period and accommodate the predicted future growth in jobs required for the borough’s economy to develop and strengthen.
| Lower range | Upper range | |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Research & Development floorspace (B1a and B1b) | 36,100 sq m | 43,700 sq m |
| Industrial land (B1c, B2 and B8) | 3.7 ha | 4.1 ha |
To meet the borough-wide need for retail and leisure uses, land has been allocated for an approximate net gain of floorspace as indicated in the table below:
| Net capacity to 2030 (sq m) | Assumed gross capacity (sq m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison goods retail (A1) uses | 28,202 | 40,289 |
| Convenience goods retail (A1) uses | 1,869 – 3,523 | 2,670 – 5,033 |
| Food and beverage (A3/A4/A5) uses | 4,230 – 5,641 | 6,043 - 8,058 |
For more information please see the Local Plan