Redevelopment of sites within the SIL and LSIAs must provide full replacement of existing B1(c), B2 or B8 floorspace. Intensified use of sites for industrial purposes, through increased floorspace, operating hours or other methods, will be encouraged.

Development proposals for other uses will not be supported, except as set out in parts 4, 5 and 6 below.

Outside of the part of the Queenstown Road, Battersea SIL that is designated for Industrial Business Park uses, office (B1a) and research and development (B1b) uses within the SIL and LSIAs will only be supported where they are ancillary to the use of a site for one or more of the industrial uses identified in section 1 above.

In some instances, non-industrial uses may be appropriate in the SIL and LSIAs if these are small-scale and cater to the local needs of people working in the area.

The Silverthorne Road, Ingate Place and Havelock Terrace parts of the Queenstown Road, Battersea SIL are appropriate for Industrial Business Park uses. These areas should retain a significant industrial function, with all development in these areas providing floorspace for the industrial uses identified in section 1 above. Alongside industrial uses, these parts of the SIL will also be appropriate for research and development (B1b) uses as well as SME office accommodation (B1a) provided that the use does not erode the effective operation of the industrial function of the SIL. Consideration will be given to the impact of new development upon the existing operational use of the SIL including; access arrangements, layout and design, ability to operate 24 hours and compatibility with uses within the wider area of the SIL to sustain its long term viability as an industrial area.

For more information please see the Employment and Industry Document