Policy information sourced from Camden Local Plan
H2 Maximising the Supply of Self-Contained Housing from Mixed-Use Schemes
To support the aims of Policy H1, where non-residential development is proposed the Council will promote the inclusion of self-contained homes as part of a mix of uses.
- In all parts of the borough the Council will encourage the inclusion of self-contained homes in non-residential development.
- In the Central London Area and the town centres of Camden Town, Finchley Road/ Swiss Cottage and Kilburn High Road, where development involves additional floorspace of more than 200sqm (GIA), we will require 50% of all additional floorspace to be selfcontained housing, subject to the following considerations.
In the specified areas, the Council will consider whether self-contained housing is required as part of a mix of uses taking into account:
- the character of the development, the site and the area;
- site size, and any constraints on developing the site for a mix of uses;
- the priority the Local Plan gives to the jewellery sector in the Hatton Garden area;
- whether self-contained housing would be compatible with the character and operational requirements of the proposed non-residential use and other nearby uses; and
- whether the development is publicly funded or serves a public purpose.
Where housing is required as part of a mix of uses, we will require selfcontained housing to be provided on site, particularly where 1,000sqm (GIA) of additional floorspace or more is proposed. Where the Council is satisfied that providing on-site housing is not practical or housing would more appropriately be provided off-site, we will seek provision of housing on an alternative site nearby, or exceptionally a payment-in-lieu.
In considering whether housing should be provided on site and the most appropriate mix of housing and other uses, the Council will take into account criteria (1) to (5) and the following additional criteria:
- the need to add to community safety by providing an active street frontage and natural surveillance;
- the extent of any additional floorspace needed for an existing user;
- the impact of a mix of uses on the efficiency and overall quantum of development;
- the economics and financial viability of the development including any particular costs associated with it, having regard to any distinctive viability characteristics of particular sectors such as build-to-let housing; and
- whether an alternative approach could better meet the objectives of this policy and the Local Plan.
In the Central London Area and the town centres listed in this policy, where provision of self-contained housing is required but the development’s provision of housing falls significantly short of the Council’s 50% target due to financial viability, and there is a prospect of viability improving prior to completion, the Council will seek a deferred contingent contribution. The deferred contribution will be based on the initial shortfall and an updated assessment of viability when costs and receipts are known as far as possible.
For more information please see the Local Plan