1. East Midlands Councils Employment Land Workshop The JPU Perspective Dave Hemmett West Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit Information and Programme Manager

2. East Midlands Councils Employment Land Workshop CoPELA I (Northamptonshire Commercial property and Employment Land Assessment) –assess markets –Evaluate EL forecasts of MKSMS –Evaluate current allocations against demand –Identify policy measures to meet requirements

3. East Midlands Councils Employment Land Workshop CoPELA II published in December 2006 Update of 2003 study To establish if identified land adequate What additional land was required Growth agenda required Northampton to develop into a key regional centre Big demand for warehousing

4. East Midlands Councils Employment Land Workshop Strategic Northamptonshire Economic Action Plan Adopts 53,000 jobs target (2001-2021) Higher than the figures in MKSMS and RSS WN Vision defined by WNDC (not responsible for strategic planning) Pre-recession Based on “boom” trends

5. East Midlands Councils Employment Land Workshop Northamptonshire Strategic Employment Land Assessment (SELA) published November 2009 Assess the Northamptonshire property market Evaluate range of EL forecasts Evaluate existing allocations Identify measures to meet requirements Identify strategic site policies Provide guidance on monitoring

6. East Midlands Councils Employment Land Workshop

7. WN Employment Land Study 2010 To inform the LDF process, esp the JCS and CAAP Advise on the provision of Employment Land Assess existing sites Identify gaps Determine density/plot ratios for B, non B and mixed use employment

8. East Midlands Councils Employment Land Workshop Issues – Why did we need WNELS? SNEAP and SELA not reflective of emerging JCS SELA included sites not in planning system Significant public objection to EJCS Emerging JCS lowering housing and jobs targets Population forecasting showed lower job requirement SELA ignored cross boundary issues

9. East Midlands Councils Employment Land Workshop Lessons learnt County wide ELS useful providing it respects emerging JCS evidence The purpose of the ELS needs to be defined clearly Is it evidence based? Is it a promotional inward investment tool? Ownership can be an issue Timing is critical