Policy information sourced from the Bracknell Forest Local Plan 2024-2037 document.

LP 39: Specialist Housing.

1. Specialist housing proposals (within Use Class C2 or C3) will be permitted within the defined settlement where:

  • the proposed development would be located within a sustainable location with access to essential every day services including transport, shops, community and health facilities; and,
  • the proposal would not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area or the amenities of neighbouring occupiers; and,
  • the proposal provides adequate servicing arrangements to meet the needs of the development and includes useable garden and amenity space of appropriate size and quality; and,
  • it delivers affordable housing in accordance with the requirements of Policy LP 16 ‘Affordable housing’; and
  • it provides accessible accommodation in accordance with the requirements of Policy LP 38 ‘Accessible and adaptable dwellings’.

2. Specialist proposals for C2 use should:

  • be accompanied by an identifiable package of on site personal care provision commensurate with the use; and,
  • include information setting out the type and quantum of communal facilities to be provided.

For more information, including links to the referenced policies, please visit Bracknell Forest’s Local Plan document here.