Strategic Objectives:

C A thriving local economy that tackles inequalities.

A The comprehensive redevelopment of Mixed-use Employment Locations (MELs) will be supported in order to facilitate their renewal and regeneration and to secure provision for a range of commercial uses, including new modern workspace with priority given to Class E(g) office and light industrial employment uses. Those MELs that are, through their redevelopment, creating new communities may also provide opportunities for an appropriate and proportionate mix of main town uses, as defined under Class E (a) – (f), in order to meet the needs of their residents. All development proposals within MELs must be delivered in accordance with relevant site allocation policies and a site-wide masterplan. Development proposals must provide demonstrable improvements in the overall physical and environmental quality of the MEL and ensure that new development is well-integrated with adjoining and neighbouring land uses.

B Development proposals must not adversely impact on the function or effectiveness of MELs to accommodate business uses. Development proposals must maximise the amount of Class E(g) office and light industrial uses through site redevelopment, provide a demonstrable and significant uplift in the number of jobs and make provision for high quality workspace, taking into account the operational requirements of differing land uses, in line with the Agent of Change principle and ensuring that the workspace is appropriately integrated within the MEL and its surrounding area.

C Where the comprehensive development of an MEL, or a site within the MEL, has been delivered through the masterplan process all future proposals involving the redevelopment or change of use of land and floorspace must:

For more information and policy context please see the Lewisham Local Plan