Policy information sourced from South Bucks District Local Plan

GB4 - EMPLOYMENT GENERATING AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE GREEN BELT (EXCLUDING GREEN BELT SETTLEMENTS)

Proposals to establish new employment generating or other commercial sites or extend the curtilages of existing sites will not be permitted in the Green Belt. Where the proposal involves the re-use of buildings in the Green Belt new employment generating development may be acceptable subject to the provisions of Policy GB2 (Re-use of Buildings in the Green Belt).

Extensions or additional buildings for existing employment generating or other commercial development will not be permitted in the Green Belt, unless, in the case of extensions, they are in connection with the re-use of buildings subject to Policy GB2 (Re-use of Buildings in the Green Belt).

The change of use of employment generating or other commercial premises will only be permitted in the Green Belt in accordance with Policy GB2 and where:

  • the proposal would be for another employment generating use; and
  • the proposal would be compatible with, and would not adversely affect the character or amenities of the Green Belt, of nearby properties or the locality in general, and would be in accordance with policy EP3 (Use, Design and Layout of Development) and;
  • the proposal would comply with all the other policies in this plan. Particular attention is drawn to policies TR5 (Accesses, Highway Works and Traffic Generation), TR7 (Parking Provision), and EP4 (Landscaping).

For more information please see the Local Plan