Policy information sourced from Camden Local Plan
H1 Maximising Housing Supply
The Council will aim to secure a sufficient supply of homes to meet the needs of existing and future households by maximising the supply of housing and exceeding a target of 16,800 additional homes from 2016/17 - 2030/31, including 11,130 additional self-contained homes.
We will seek to exceed the target for additional homes, particularly selfcontained homes by:
- regarding self-contained housing as the priority land-use of the Local Plan;
- working to return vacant homes to use and ensure that new homes are occupied;
- resisting alternative development of sites identified for housing or self- contained housing through a current planning permission or a development plan document unless it is shown that the site is no longer developable for housing; and
- where sites are underused or vacant, expecting the maximum reasonable provision of housing that is compatible with any other uses needed on the site.
We will monitor the delivery of additional housing against the housing target, and will seek to maintain supply at the rate necessary to exceed the target. In seeking to maintain the housing supply, the Council will adjust the type and mix of housing sought, having regard to the financial viability of development, the sales or capital value of different house types and tenures, and the needs of different groups.
For more information please see the Local Plan