Policy information sourced from Redbridge Local Plan
LP15: Managed Workspace
The Council will promote economic diversity and support existing and new business development in the borough by:
- Seeking the provision of new business (B1) foorspace, such as incubator space, either in new commercial or mixeduse schemes within Investment and Growth Areas or as part of a mixed use scheme in Local Business Areas and non-designated employment land (see LP14);
- Providing fexible space within residential units, particularly in town centres, that can be used for home working and start-up space wherever feasible;
- Seeking the provision of a range of unit sizes, that are fexible, suitable for subdivision and confguration for new uses and activities, including for occupation by small or independent commercial enterprises; and
- Seeking, through the use of planning obligations, the appointment of managed workspace providers where new business space is provided, to ensure development caters for a range of business needs and users.
Implementation
Developers of mixed use schemes will be encouraged to engage with managed workspace providers at the design stage, to ensure new commercial space meets end user requirements.
For more information please see the Local Plan