Industrial space in the capital has fallen by a quarter in the last 20 years (the equivalent to 840 football pitches), according to the Greater London Authority.
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The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is calling on the Greater London Authority (GLA) to protect industrial land in the capital, which they say is under pressure.
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Industrial space in the capital has fallen by a quarter in the last 20 years (the equivalent to 840 football pitches), according to the GLA.
A spokesperson for the LCCI says that “intensification”, which expands existing industrial spaces, is likely to only be suitable “in certain circumstances, where the operations of businesses can continue unimpeded”.
This may be suitable for some types of companies, but not all.
James Stevens, Director for Cities from the Home Builders Federation, says that industrial intensification and co-location could be “extremely challenging”.
“If you’ve got housing integrated, that can restrict what you can do (industrially)that is a major major barrier”.
Mr Stevens also highlights the demand for residential space in the capital. He says “increasing housing requirements are not being delivered” and “London is struggling to meet its housing needs”.
“Pressure on businesses to move further out of London can exacerbate already high levels of pollution and congestion on London’s roads.” CREDIT: CHARLIE PRITCHARD/CITY NEWS
City News has reached out to the Department for Levelling Up,
Housing & Communities for a comment, but are waiting for a response.
Mr Stevens raises the question on whether we should prioritise land in the capital for housing or industry. He says:
“You can’t just meet your housing requirement by losing industrial land but, nor can you not meet your housing requirement while safeguarding industrial land”.
He calls for the Government to tackle both.
He wants to see a proper evidence-based and realistic approach, saying that the public may object to policies such as co-location, which would see their homes being next door to industrial buildings.
But Mr Stevens says that this may be the only viable solution, he “doesn’t think it’s feasible for London to accommodate their developments within their existing boundaries” and that “you need to look at expanding out of the city.”
The GLA declined to comment at this stage of the consultation, “but will carefully consider all responses and publish a final version of the guidance in due course”.
A consultation report summarising the responses received will be published alongside.
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The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is calling on the Greater London Authority (GLA) to protect industrial land in the capital, which they say is under pressure.
Listen to the article powered by AI
Industrial space in the capital has fallen by a quarter in the last 20 years (the equivalent to 840 football pitches), according to the GLA.
A spokesperson for the LCCI says that “intensification”, which expands existing industrial spaces, is likely to only be suitable “in certain circumstances, where the operations of businesses can continue unimpeded”.
This may be suitable for some types of companies, but not all.
James Stevens, Director for Cities from the Home Builders Federation, says that industrial intensification and co-location could be “extremely challenging”.
“If you’ve got housing integrated, that can restrict what you can do (industrially)that is a major major barrier”.
Mr Stevens also highlights the demand for residential space in the capital. He says “increasing housing requirements are not being delivered” and “London is struggling to meet its housing needs”.
“Pressure on businesses to move further out of London can exacerbate already high levels of pollution and congestion on London’s roads.” CREDIT: CHARLIE PRITCHARD/CITY NEWS
City News has reached out to the Department for Levelling Up,
Housing & Communities for a comment, but are waiting for a response.
Mr Stevens raises the question on whether we should prioritise land in the capital for housing or industry. He says:
“You can’t just meet your housing requirement by losing industrial land but, nor can you not meet your housing requirement while safeguarding industrial land”.
He calls for the Government to tackle both.
He wants to see a proper evidence-based and realistic approach, saying that the public may object to policies such as co-location, which would see their homes being next door to industrial buildings.
But Mr Stevens says that this may be the only viable solution, he “doesn’t think it’s feasible for London to accommodate their developments within their existing boundaries” and that “you need to look at expanding out of the city.”
The GLA declined to comment at this stage of the consultation, “but will carefully consider all responses and publish a final version of the guidance in due course”.
A consultation report summarising the responses received will be published alongside.
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