Policy information sourced from Camden Local Plan

H7 Large and Small Homes

The Council will aim to secure a range of homes of different sizes that will contribute to creation of mixed, inclusive and sustainable communities and reduce mismatches between housing needs and existing supply.

We will seek to ensure that all housing development, including conversion of existing homes and non-residential properties:

  • contributes to meeting the priorities set out in the Dwelling Size Priorities Table; and
  • includes a mix of large and small homes.

We will take a flexible approach to assessing the mix of dwelling sizes proposed in each development having regard to:

  • the different dwelling size priorities for social-affordable rented, intermediate and market homes;
  • any evidence of local needs that differ from borough wide priorities;
  • the character of the development, the site and the area, including the impact of the mix on child density;
  • site size, and any constraints on developing the site for a mix of homes of different sizes;
  • 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
  • the extent to which flexibility around the mix of market homes could secure the delivery of additional affordable housing.

For more information please see the Local Plan