Loss of Economic Development Uses on Unzoned Land in Settlements

On unzoned land a development proposal that would result in the loss of an existing Class B2, B3 or B4 use, or land last used for these purposes, to other uses will only be permitted where it is demonstrated that: (a) redevelopment for a Class B1 business use or other suitable employment use would make a significant contribution to the local economy; or (b) the proposal is a specific mixed-use regeneration initiative which contains a significant element of economic development use and may also include residential or community use, and which will bring substantial community benefits that outweigh the loss of land for economic development use; or (c) the proposal is for the development of a compatible sui generis employment use of a scale, nature and form appropriate to the location; or (d) the present use has a significant adverse impact on the character or amenities of the surrounding area; or (e) the site is unsuitable for modern industrial, storage or distribution purposes; or (f) an alternative use would secure the long-term future of a building or buildings of architectural or historical interest or importance, whether statutorily listed or not; or (g) there is a firm proposal to replicate existing economic benefits on an alternative site in the vicinity.