Policy information sourced from Bookham Neighbourhood Development Plan
BKEC4: Safeguarding land in industrial and commercial use
Redevelopment of existing accessible industrial and commercial sites that provide accommodation suitable for small to medium sized enterprises will be supported through:
- Development of managed workspace and/or flexible workspace (co-working);
- Merging or dividing of existing employment units or;
- Rebuilding, within existing building footprints, to provide nursery/starter accommodation.
Proposals for the redevelopment of existing accessible industrial and commercial sites to other uses will not be supported unless the options in paragraphs 1-3 above have been fully explored. Only then, after marketing the site for these uses for a period of at least 18 months at a realistic level, with respect to value/terms/conditions, without demonstrable success, will alternative proposals be considered. In this event, alternative development proposals should include a mix of uses and/or provide facilities that deliver a benefit to the community and meet the objectives of this plan.
For more information please see the Neighbourhood Development Plan