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, with a lifetime of 10 years, was
adopted in January 1995. That was renewed in 2004 and
it is expected to be renewed again when the current
scheme expires in 2014.
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.
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