Policy information sourced from the Richmond Upon Thames Local Plan

Policy 25 Affordable, Flexible and Managed Workspace

A. Existing affordable workspace will be protected. The redevelopment of existing affordable, flexible and managed workspace must re-provide the maximum viable quantum of such employment floorspace in perpetuity, at equivalent rents (taking into account service charges).

B. In accordance with London Plan Policy E3, the Council will require the provision of affordable workspace through:

  1. Supporting the provision of affordable space as part of mixed-use schemes, where feasible, in town centres, that can be used for remote working and start-up space;
  2. Securing the provision of affordable workspace in commercial developments that is flexible, suitable for subdivision and configuration for new uses and activities, including for occupation by small or independent commercial enterprises;
  3. Securing provision in perpetuity or as appropriate through the appointment of managed workspace providers where new business space is provided, by condition and/or a Planning Obligation; and
  4. Requiring the provision of affordable workspace within major developments with over 1000sqm of employment floorspace proposed (gross), to be secured through planning obligations.

For more information please see the Richmond Upon Thames Local Plan