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Slough Borough Council’s
Support for Business
Simplified Planning Zone
Slough Trading Estate is managed and run by SEGRO PLC
and is one of the largest estates in Europe in single ownership.
SEGRO have entered into a legal agreement with the Council
for a Simplified Planning Zone (SPZ) scheme for the majority of
the trading estate which effectively grants planning permission
for defined types of development within it in advance.
Provided that the development is in accordance with the
conditions set out in the scheme, there is no need to gain
planning permission in the normal way. In common with
regular planning permissions, development must still
comply with all other legislation, including building, advert
and environmental health regulations. Permissions for
developments not covered by the SPZ scheme can be
applied for through the usual process.
The first SPZ scheme was adopted in January 1995.
The designation offers SEGRO the certainty and flexibility to
respond more quickly to changes in market demands and
tenants’ requirements, and help it to provide a better
service to existing and new clients.
In return, SEGRO fund a hopper bus service that runs
between Slough and Burnham stations through the heart of
the trading estate on Buckingham Avenue. This is part of a
range of other transport measures including bus shelters
and cycle lanes which provide the opportunity for workers,
commuters and visitors to access the estate by alternative
modes of transport. This demonstrates SEGRO’s commitment
to the town and the promotion of a green agenda.
To find out more about the Simplified Planning Zone scheme
or for other planning and building control enquiries,
visit telephone 01753 477341
Pre-Application Advice
The Council’s planning team provide pre-app advice on
commercial applications for change of uses, new buildings
and extensions. Visit
Building Control
Slough Building Control Services are a proactive and efficient
Building Regulations Consultancy Service. Our team of highly
experienced surveyors, engineers and support staff has
extensive local and national knowledge of Building Control
projects. We provide design and feasibility consultation at a
very early stage to ensure your design is compliant and cost
effective. As members of LABC we deal with local and regional
fire risk assessments and approvals for several partners all
over the UK. Other services include the consultation and
issue of Scaffolding, Hoarding and Demolition licences.
Information on Building Control Services is available on
Slough Borough Council's website or contact Building Control
on 01753 875810 or e-mail
Asset Management
Asset Management provide property advice and support for
the council. Their main role is:
6 to provide property valuation advice to the council
6 to deal with the disposal of surplus council-owned property
6 to manage the council's shops, workshops and small
business units, including the letting of any vacant property
Information on property and land available to rent or buy
is available on the Slough Borough Council website or
contact Asset Management on 01753 477226 or e-mail
The Trading Standards Service
The service can offer two hours free advice to businesses on
all trading standards, consumer protection and civil issues,
including areas such as weights and measures, trade
descriptions, product safety and food standards. For larger
businesses based in Slough that also trade outside the
borough, the team can act as the company’ s Primary
Authority. This means trading standards can assist with
ensuring the legality of product and services for supply
throughout the UK and provide regulatory assured advice.
This service is provided on a cost recovery basis. See