Local List Glossary

When is this required?

• development proposals for non-employment uses on:

1. sites allocated for economic development in the North Devon and Torridge Local Plan;
2. buildings previously used for employment; and
3. buildings currently used for employment.

Note: Economic development includes development, including those within the B Use Classes, public and community uses, and main town centre uses (excluding housing development).

What information is required?

Evidence will be required to demonstrate that the site no longer provides a realistic prospect for employment use.  Evidence of comprehensive and appropriate marketing will be required, which includes marketing at a reasonable price or rent, with appropriate conditions attached, over a continuous 24-month period prior to submission of the application. The initial 12-month marketing period should be for employment based development /redevelopment with a further 12 months of appropriate marketing required on the basis of redevelopment /use for a mixed-use development which includes employment.

The statement should include details of where and how the site/buildings have been marketed for sale or rent and of all expressions of interest or offers received, including rental interest, and an explanation as to why any offers received were not accepted.

Relevant policy and reason for the document:

North Devon and Torridge Local Plan 2011-2031: http://consult.torridge.gov.uk/portal/planning/localplan/adoption/

North Devon and Torridge Local Plan Policy DM13: Safeguarding Employment Development