Policy information sourced from the Southwark Local Plan 2022

P28 Access to Employment and Training 

  • Development incorporating:
    • 5,000sqm or more of gross new floorspace must provide training and jobs for local people in the construction stage; and
    • 2,500sqm or more of gross new non-residential floorspace must provide training and jobs for local people in the final development; and
    • 1,000sqm or more of gross new floorspace must allow local businesses to tender for the procurement of goods and services generated by the development both during and after construction.
  • In exceptional circumstances where jobs cannot be provided on site, a financial contribution will be required for construction employment and training.

For more information please see the Southwark Local Plan 2022