Policy information sourced from Hammersmith & Fulham Local Plan
HO7 MEETING NEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO NEED CARE AND SUPPORT
The council will encourage and support applications for new special needs and supported housing, including specialist housing for older people, if it meets the following criteria:
- there is an established local need for the facility;
- the standard of the facilities are satisfactory and suitable for the intended occupants;
- there is a good level of accessibility to public transport and other facilities needed by the residents; and
- the impact of the proposed development will not be detrimental to the amenity of the local area or to local services.
Applications for development that would result in the loss of special needs housing will only be granted permission if it can be demonstrated that there is no longer an established local need for this type of accommodation or that the current facility is unfit for purpose, or that it will be replaced elsewhere.
Where relevant, any evidence of need should consider the full range of special needs, including the frail elderly, people with physical and learning difficulties, and people needing short term support.
For more information please see the Local Plan