The strategy aims to support Buckinghamshire’s economic growth by planning for the right types and locations of employment land and premises through to 2045.
Key Employment Needs:
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Total employment land required: 219.4 hectares (33.5 ha for offices, research, and development; and 185.8 ha for industrial, warehousing, and distribution).
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Net new land needed: 45.9 ha (after accounting for existing commitments).
Strategic Economic Focus
The strategy supports key growth sectors including high performance, space, film, life sciences, and medical innovation. It also addresses national needs for data centres and logistics, with the south Buckinghamshire area identified as a prime location due to its proximity to the Slough–Hayes corridor.
Employment Site Strategy
To meet employment needs, 6 different approaches have been identified, and all approaches are very likely to be needed:.
- Expansion at Strategic Employment Sites (Silverstone, Westcott and Pinewood and continued delivery of employment growth at Woodlands)
- New employment within urban expansions and new settlements
- Small-scale employment sites promoted through the ‘calls for sites’
- Modern Economy uses including datacentres
- Intensification and expansion at existing ‘key employment sites’
- Utilising town centres to support regeneration
Supporting Rural and Local Economies
The strategy promotes rural diversification, tourism, and local business growth, while supporting skills and employment initiatives to address labour shortages and foster inclusive development.
