Unitary Development Plan, First Deposit (2000) - Summary

Employment & Economy

Employment & Economy Policies

The aim of these policies is to ensure that there is sufficient employment land of the right type and in the right place to cater for the needs of both local businesses and inward investment.

EE1 KEY INDUSTRIAL AREAS AND DEVELOPMENT SITES. The following uses are considered acceptable: Research and Development, Light Industry, General Industry, Warehouses, Storage and Distribution. There are some ancillary uses, which are also specified, as acceptable. Ten development sites covering nearly 53 hectares are identified.

EE2 LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AREAS. These are smaller areas of employment activity where additional uses such as offices and other commercial uses that are not retail could be allowed.

EE3 EXISTING EMPLOYMENT USES. These are too small and widespread to be defined in the Proposals Map, but they will be protected except in the circumstances set out in the policy.

EE4 OFFICE DEVELOPMENT will be supported in the main town centres and only allowed elsewhere if specific criteria are met.

EE5 TOURISM is recognised as a key growth sector in the local economy and will be encouraged.

EE6 CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT will be promoted where appropriate.

These early documents relate to the preparation of the Dudley Unitary Development Plan and chart the stages and position of policy in the Plan at each stage of the review. They are intended for reference only and the content does not necessarily reflect the current state of play.