Policy information sourced from the Bexley Unitary Development Plan

Large Housing Developments

Policy H12:

In locations suitable for large developments, proposals that are piecemeal in nature will normally be resisted unless it is shown that the proposal will fit satisfactorily into a larger development.

Policy H13:

Residential developments of over 25 dwellings should, where appropriate:

  1. provide recreational open space or contribute to the cost of off-site provision;
  2. provide adequate highway and other infrastructure to serve the development prior to the need for its use in accordance with Policy T6;
  3. incorporate a mix and balance of dwelling types and size to cater for a range of housing needs;
  4. have adequate provision of or access to shopping and community facilities, to serve the development;
  5. have good access to public transport facilities to serve the development in accordance with Policies [policy] T12 and G17 and;
  6. provide for the needs of disabled and less mobile people in the layout and, by negotiation, provide a suitable proportion of dwellings designed for people with special housing needs, including housing for people with disabilities, having regard to market and site conditions.

The Council will seek to secure these provisions through planning obligations.

For more information please see the Bexley Unitary Development Plan