PPS 4 Planning and Economic Development·Page 22·Policy PED 1
Class B1 Business Use Elsewhere in Cities and Towns
Class B1 business use outside town centres is only permitted where there are no suitable sites in designated locations, the proposal is for a firm rather than speculative use, and it would substantially contribute to the urban economy. Edge of town centre locations must be considered first.
Elsewhere in cities and towns a development proposal for a Class B1 business use will only be permitted where all the following criteria are met:
(a) there is no suitable site within the city or town centre or other location specified for such use in the development plan;
(b) it is a firm rather than a speculative development proposal for business use; and
(c) the proposal would make a substantial contribution to the economy of the urban area.
Where a development proposal for Class B1 business use satisfies the above criteria, applicants will be expected to demonstrate that an edge of town centre location is not available before a location elsewhere in the urban area is considered.
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