Policy information sourced from the Watford Local Plan 2021-2038.
EM4.2: Designated Industrial Areas
Designated industrial areas are identified on the Policies Map.
Proposals for new industrial employment uses will be supported where they contribute to the identified need for industrial land set out in the South West Herts Economic Study Update. Proposals that would incur a net loss of industrial floorspace will be resisted unless the new use would avoid compromising the industrial activities in the area, and:
- An up to date evidence base demonstrates that the site is no longer required for industrial use; or
- The property has been vacant for at least 12 months and there is clear marketing evidence to show it cannot be reused or redeveloped for industrial use in the medium term.
Proposals for supporting uses under 100sqm will be supported where their job generating potential can clearly be demonstrated. This should be assessed on a case by case basis. Proposals for supporting uses must show that the development proposed would not compromise any industrial or other employment activities in the designated site in terms of their continued efficient function, access, service arrangements and operating times.
For more information, please see the Watford Local Plan 2021-2038.