The major employment sites are defined on the Proposals Map and will be safeguarded for employment use. Development proposals will be permitted as follows:
(i) The British American Tobacco site, Regents Park Road for light industrial (Class B1c), research and development (Class B1b) and ancillary office use.
(ii) Fords, Wide Lane for light or general industrial (Classes B1c and B2), research and development (Class B1b), storage or distribution (Class B8) and ancillary office use.
(iii) Philips Business Park for light industrial (Class B1c), research and development (Class B1b), general industrial (Class B2) and storage or distribution (Class B8) and ancillary office use.
(iv) Ordnance Survey, Romsey Road for light industrial (Class B1c) research and development (Class B1b) and ancillary office use.
View REI9 on the proposed modifications map here.
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These sites are home to international companies and provide significant employment opportunities. It is therefore important to retain these sites as areas of employment and encourage these companies to expand and build on their success. Any proposals for the total or partial redevelopment of the major employment sites will be considered having regard to their importance in terms of local employment and the city economy.
Southampton City Council
