London Legacy Development Corporation Workspace Guidance

Comprehensive evidence, both qualitative and quantitative, supporting key elements of the London Legacy Development Corporation’s Local Plan processes was produced by a multidisciplinary team. The work underpins robust planning and design guidance on employment space that supports the evolution of the local economy.

We Made That also produced planning and design guidance on employment space provision in the London Legacy area: from typical office spaces to creative studios, industrial spaces and yards. The work included a review of contemporary studies and planning policy relating to successful workspace delivery. Simple spatial illustrations were used to explain typical characteristics of six workspace typologies, and to describe key design considerations in relation to mixed use development, including the integration of light industrial uses with residential accommodation.

With significant planning activity already underway in the area, it was critical for the LLDC to provide greater detail around its aspirations for the delivery of employment provision. The workspace guidance provided the LLDC with the tools to assist in robustly and effectively engaging with planning applicants to ensure that the employment provision is delivered in a manner which meets the needs of occupants and potential occupants who view the LLDC as a desirable business location.