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IN MY VIEW: NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY CHANGES FOR INDUSTRIAL/LOGISTICS DEVELOPMENT B


etween March and May 2018, the Government consulted on draft changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. Hamish Robertshaw, director at Leeds based planning consultants Johnson Mowat, considers the implications of the draft changes on industrial/logistics development.


Whilst the main focus of the policy changes relates to the planning and delivery of housing, this goes hand in hand


with economic growth, not least in the preparation of Local Plans where Councils have to match the number of planned houses with job creation ambitions. A local growth agenda requires the allocation of land for employment development, including industrial/logistics, and for housing.


Significant weight is placed in the draft


Framework on the need to support economic growth and productivity, taking into account both local business needs and wider opportunities for development. This builds on the UK Industrial Strategy (November 2017), in which the Government aims to agree Local Industrial Strategies that build on local strengths and deliver on economic opportunities.


Hamish Robertshaw, Johnson Mowat


Local authorities are to identify strategic sites for local and inward investment in accordance with a clear economic vision and strategy to positively and proactively encourage sustainable economic growth. Particular support is given to areas which drive innovation and productivity including clusters or networks of knowledge driven, creative or high technology industries. Planning policies


YORKSHIRE CHARTERED SURVEYORS TO MERGE T


wo of West Yorkshire’s leading property consultancies are to merge. Hanson


Chartered Surveyors are joining forces with Walker Singleton, one of the region’s leading independent firms of Chartered Surveyors with offices across West Yorkshire. Huddersfield-based Hanson’s, led by Mark Hanson FRICS, has spent nearly 30 years providing quality commercial property advice and estate management services to clients throughout the region. Walker Singleton, established in 1889 in Halifax, is a multi-disciplined Chartered Surveyors with recognised niche specialisms. Together the new firm will have 66 employees.


Mark Hanson commented: “The merger brings together expertise and experience on all aspects of commercial and industrial property in the region, with both businesses having been involved in significant deals, regeneration projects and developments across Yorkshire. “The rationale for this merger is compelling. Being able to provide my clients with the advantages of a more region-centric business, with wider synergy surveying services, who share the same high professional standards as my own business, is exciting. The potential of our new firm is immense,” he said.


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David Heap FRICS, the senior Commercial Property Partner with Walker Singleton, explained: “I have known Mark for close to 40 years as we have each carved our respective positions in the regional commercial property market. “Walker Singleton has had a sustained period of development over recent years, not only in core property markets, but in relatively specialised areas such as Arbitration, Advisory, Machinery and Business Assets; not overlooking the sale of period, country and fine homes through our Charnock Bates division. The new firm will be known as Walker Singleton, incorporating Hansons.


S Hamish Robertshaw comments that:


“The changes represent a refinement rather than a distinct change of policy relating to commercial development. Government support in principle is maintained for development which enhances economic growth and productivity.


“Landowners and developers should ensure they effectively communicate the local and strategic economic benefit of a particular location or development proposal to the Council through the planning process.”


Johnson Mowat assists landowner, developer and occupier clients in their engagement with the planning system. Please contact us to discuss any aspect of the National Planning Policy Framework or planning for commercial and strategic development.


By Hamish Robertshaw, Director Tel: 0113 8870120


Email: hamish@johnsonmowat.co.uk SOUTH PARADE


outh Parade in Leeds is now re- establishing itself as one of the hotspots in the city’s flourishing office market, according to leading global property consultancy Knight Frank. Valiant House at 14 South Parade is


now fully let, following the expansion of the Central College of Health & Beauty Leeds, who have taken 1,681 sq.ft more space.


Meanwhile Fountain House, directly


opposite Valiant House, is home to a number of quality occupiers. Sam Jamieson of Knight Frank’s Leeds office, explained: "Both buildings are excellent examples of the success and popularity of South Parade. Whilst the brand-new office buildings in the city get most of the headlines, no-one should underestimate the pulling power of more traditional accommodation which has been significantly upgraded. “Fountain House at 4 South Parade is


L-R; Paul Andrew, Mark Hanson, David Heap and Steve Molloy. Paul, David and Steve are all from Walker Singleton.


a very impressive building, not only because of its imposing art deco façade and location at the heart of the city centre business district, but also because of its proximity to the train station and commuter routes as well as shops, restaurants and bars. All this makes it a great place to work.


COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MONTHLY 2018


should be flexible enough to accommodate needs not anticipated in the plan and to enable a rapid response to changes in economic circumstances.


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