Policy information sourced from the Guildford Local Plan: Strategy and Sites
E4: Surrey Research Park
The existing 28 hectare Surrey Research Park shown on the Policies Map and the proposed extension described in policy A26, will be protected for business use comprising offices, research, development, design and innovation activities, falling within Use Classes B1 (a), (b) and (c) of the Town and Country Planning (use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). Development for general office use B1(a) that does not contribute to the specific function of the Research Park will not be supported.
It is expected that the new extension will provide a variety of sizes of unit including some small units (between 15 – 80 sq m) in order to meet the needs of start-up companies.
Where any proposals for development are submitted which do not meet the criteria set out above, the onus will be on the applicant to demonstrate:
- the need for such proposals in this location
- the economic benefits to the local and wider economy
- the proposed use would complement the overall functioning of the Research Park
Proposals should be well designed and landscaped to complement and enhance the existing Research Park setting.
For more information please see the Local Plan