What will change in the new SPZ?
Consultation information
Slough Borough Council are currently undertaking the Deposit Stage Consultation on the new SPZ scheme. This will launch on 8 July, and you have until Monday 19 August to provide your feedback at www.slough.gov.uk/planning/simplified-planning-zone-spz.
Earlier in the year, SEGRO carried out its own initial consultation and published information outlining some of the key aspects of the new SPZ including the economic benefits, sustainability improvements, building heights, design enhancements, and training and employment benefits. To view this information, please visit our 'SPZ consultation and exhibition' page where you will find our exhibition content and supporting material including FAQs.
The Next 10 Years...
...Business as usual, just better
The proposed new SPZ will run for 10 years, from November 2024 to November 2034. It will enable SEGRO to continue to meet the requirements of modern business and the community in Slough by:
- Creating capacity for additional industrial space by delivering taller buildings in appropriate locations, being sensitive to our neighbours
- Developing a class-leading industrial design code for new development.
Class-leading, coherent and well-tested design principles:
- Class-leading design code principles:
- High-quality building design
- Safe and attractive streets for walking and cycling
- Habitat-rich and flood-resistant green spaces
- Sustainable energy generation and power
The benefits of the new SPZ
SEGRO's School Programme in partnership with Learning to Work
Putting the community at the heart of our decision making by establishing a ‘Slough first’ approach
- Slough first approach – putting the slough community at the heart of our decision making
- New community charter with suppliers and customers to maximise local opportunities
- Create and fund a technology 4.0 schools programme to develop digital and leadership skills
- Improvements to sustainable transport links for local workers
Delivering the foremost environmental standards
- Contributing to Slough’s climate change ambitions
- Delivering energy-efficient buildings
- Increasing onsite renewable energy
- Increasing the use of green energy tariffs
- Delivering a net increase in biodiversity
- Building to provide resilience against climate change
160 Edinburgh Avenue, Slough Trading Estate
Indicative pharmaceuticals customer - ITH Pharma
Creating the right environment for future growth sectors
- Distribution & logistics
- Creative industries
- Data centres
- R&D
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Food and beverages
Have your say
You can get in touch using the contact details provided on this page should you have any questions.
Have your saySimplified Planning Zone, Slough
SEGRO is pleased to announce that we have started our conversations with Slough Borough Council (SBC) to progress with our plans for the new Simplified Planning Zone (New SPZ) scheme for the Slough Trading Estate.
Simplified Planning Zone scheme, SloughMaximising opportunity
The New SPZ scheme will ensure that the STE can continue to deliver jobs and SEGRO is able to expand and improve the skill and training opportunities.
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Visit Estate Information sectionCommitted to serving your business
As SEGRO is the sole owner, we can focus on creating a well-managed business environment - where companies of all types and sizes can succeed.
Committed to serving your businessFlexible leasing to help your business
The Slough Trading Estate Leasing Team is based on site and able to help with all leasing enquiries. Two main types of lease are available on the estate, though not for every property, although they can be tailored to meet your exact needs.
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Slough offers a unique combination of integrated transport options with Central London and Heathrow both less than 20 minutes away. Located on the M4 motorway, with fast and direct access to the M40 and the M25, Slough has excellent road connections.
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