Policy information sourced from The Waltham Forest Local Plan Development Management Policies

DM18 Strategic Industrial Land

To ensure land designated as Strategic Industrial Land (SIL) is promoted, protected, and managed in accordance with the London Plan and Core Strategy Policy CS8 - Making Efficient Use of Employment Land:

A) The following uses will in principle be supported:

  • general industry (Use Class B2);
  • storage and distribution (Use Class B8);
  • small scale ancillary offices (Use Class B1);
  • small scale ancillary catering facilities for the needs of workers.

Applications for green industries and the management of waste generated in the borough will be particularly welcome.

B) Loss of land designated as SIL to any alternative uses other than those set out in point (a) above, will be resisted.

C) The Council will support development proposals that meet the operational requirements of existing businesses, provided:

  • they do not adversely affect highway safety or result in parking and servicing problems in the area;
  • satisfactory environmental conditions are achieved;
  • they are of a scale and appearance compatible with their surroundings.

For more information please see the Local Plan Development Management Policies