Industrial & Logistics
Championing the future of Industrial & Logistics development
The Industrial & Logistics (I&L) sector is a vital part of the UK economy, supporting national and international trade, strengthening supply chains and enabling growth across a wide range of industries.
From logistics and distribution networks to manufacturing and employment space, industrial development plays a critical role in supporting jobs, productivity and the delivery of sustainable, resilient communities.
The LPDF recognises that commercial development is essential infrastructure and that a balanced planning system must support both housing and employment needs. Through our work with members, policymakers and stakeholders, we champion the role and value of industrial and logistics development and advocate for a planning system that enables the sector to thrive.
Giving the sector a stronger voice
The LPDF’s Industrial & Logistics Policy Committee brings together expertise from across the sector to identify key issues, develop evidence-led positions and inform our policy work.
Through the Committee, the LPDF engages with government, policymakers and industry stakeholders to ensure that the challenges and opportunities facing industrial and logistics development are understood and considered within planning and economic policy.
Our work focuses on ensuring that employment land is recognised as a strategic priority and that the sector’s contribution to economic growth, supply chain resilience and the transition to net zero is fully acknowledged.
What we are advocating for
The LPDF advocates for a planning and policy framework that recognises the strategic importance of industrial and logistics development. Our focus includes:
- A planning system that gives appropriate consideration to employment land alongside housing delivery.
- A strategic approach to industrial and logistics development that reflects regional, national and international needs.
- Greater recognition of commercial development as essential economic infrastructure.
- Improved coordination between planning, transport and infrastructure policy to support well-connected, future-ready development.
- Policies that enable sustainable growth, including low-carbon buildings, green logistics and innovation.
Why Industrial & Logistics matters
Industrial and logistics development supports the way modern economies operate. It enables businesses to grow, ensures essential goods can move efficiently and provides employment opportunities across communities.
However, commercial development can often receive less policy attention than other forms of development. The LPDF works to address this imbalance by ensuring that the sector has a strong and informed voice in discussions shaping the future of land, planning and development.
By bringing together industry expertise, commissioning research and engaging with decision-makers, the LPDF helps create a planning environment that supports sustainable economic growth and the delivery of the employment spaces the UK needs.