Policy information sourced from the Hillingdon Local Plan: Part 2

DME 2: Employment Sites Outside Designated Employment Areas

Proposals which involve the loss of employment floorspace or land outside of designated employment areas will normally be permitted if:

  • the existing use negatively impacts on local amenity, through disturbance to neighbours, visual intrusion or has an adverse impact on the character of the area; or
  • the site is unsuitable for employment reuse or development because of its size, shape, location, or unsuitability of access; or
  • Sufficient evidence has been provided to demonstrate there is no realistic prospect of land being reused for employment purposes2 ; or
  • The new use will not adversely affect the functioning of any adjoining employment land; or
  • The proposed use relates to a specific land use allocation or designation identified elsewhere in the plan.

For more information please see the Local Plan: Part 2