Policy information sourced from the Slough Local Plan (saved policies)

Policy H8 (Loss of Housing)

Commercial development or any other form of development which involves the net loss of existing residential accommodation will not be permitted unless:

  • replacement housing is provided on-site; or
  • an equivalent amount of residential accommodation is provided on an alternative site which is not currently in residential use or identified as a proposal site for housing; or
  • positive environmental benefits to the housing stock would be achieved; or
  • an exceptional case can be made for a net loss of housing

Planning permission will not be granted for commercial developments which are outside of the town centre commercial core area, shopping areas, and recognised business areas where:

  • the land concerned is identified as a proposal site for other uses in this plan; or
  • it is suitable for residential use; and
  • there is insufficient land to meet the structure plan requirements for housing

Policy information sourced from the Slough Local Plan (saved policies)