Policy information sourced from Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035

ED4: Non-designated industrial sites

A. The intensification of industrial uses on non-designated industrial sites is encouraged through introduction of small units, development of multi-storey schemes, addition of basements or more efficient use of land through higher plot ratios. Development proposals of this nature should have regard to operational yard space requirements (including servicing) and mitigate impacts on the transport network where necessary.

B. Development proposals for change of use, mixed-use or residential development on non-designated industrial sites will be assessed under London Plan policies E2 and E7 sections C and D. Where marketing is required by the policy, this should be for at least one year and the site should be vacant during this period. To be eligible for the Fast Track Route, a 50 per cent affordable housing threshold will apply to proposals of this nature if there is a net loss of industrial floorspace capacity, in accordance with London Plan policy H6. London Plan policy D13 Agent of Change will also apply to mixed-use developments on non-designated industrial land.

C. Development proposals involving the provision of new industrial floorspace and/or operational yard space outside of KIBAs will be assessed under London Plan policies E2 and E4. New B2 and B8 uses should generally locate in KIBAs, away from neighbouring residential uses. For new waste management uses, see Local Plan policy EN7.

D. Development proposals for new commercial, business and service floorspace floorspace greater than 2,500 m2 (gross external area) should consider the scope to provide a proportion of flexible workspace or small units suitable for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

For more information please see the Local Plan