Policy information sourced from the Gravesham Local Plan First Review

H5

In considering proposals for the conversion of existing properties to provide flats, maisonettes, bedsitters, hostels, homes and other forms of multiple occupancy, the Borough Council will have regard to the following criteria:

  1. The building shall be in an appropriate area for conversion to flats, maisonettes, bedsitters and multiple occupancy. Unless there are special or overriding circumstances, conversions will not normally be permitted in an area comprised for the most part of single family dwellings. Conversely, conversions will not normally be permitted in areas which are environmentally unsuitable for young families and which already demonstrate a predominance of multiple occupation.
  2. The building shall be of such a size and arrangement as to be generally unsuitable for single family occupation.
  3. The proposal shall have regard to the Borough Council’s Residential Layout Guidelines, as set out in supplementary planning guidance.
  4. The adopted Vehicle Parking Standards must be achieved wherever feasible.

For more information please see the Gravesham Local Plan