Gravesham - CS15 Housing Density

Policy information sourced from the Gravesham Local Plan - Core Strategy

CS15: Housing Density

5.11.5 Sites will be developed at a variety of densities, depending on their location and accessibility to public transport. The form and density of housing will vary across the larger sites, in response to accessibility and other characteristics of each part of the site. Variations in density across a site should be used to develop different character areas.

5.11.6 All new housing will be developed at a density that is consistent with achieving good design and does not compromise the distinctive character of the area in which it is situated. Subject to this overriding consideration:

Within the urban area, new residential development will be expected to achieve a minimum density of 40 dwellings per hectare. In suitable locations close to the transport hubs of Gravesend Town Centre and Ebbsfleet, higher densities will be sought;
In the rural area, new residential development will be expected to achieve a minimum density of 30 dwellings per hectare.

5.11.7 Development proposals that fail to make efficient use of land for housing, having regard to the character and location of the area, may be refused planning permission.

For more information please see the Gravesham Core Strategy