Policy information sourced from the Hertsmere Elstree Way Corridor Area Action Plan

EWC3: Housing Density and Distribution

At least 1,000 residential units will be provided across the EWC, with the potential for 1,500 units to be provided within the plan period. The main focus for development will be within the ‘identified opportunity area’ indicated in figure 1, which has the potential to accommodate up to 800 residential units in total. Higher residential density should be delivered in areas fronting Elstree Way. Lower residential density should be located in areas set back from sites fronting Elstree Way.

Density ranges are shown in Table 1. Proposed densities should be within these ranges and follow the principle set out above in distributing density within the development bands. Developments should be designed to take account of the amenity of adjacent sites.

A mix of types of homes will be provided within the Elstree Way Corridor. Flatted development will take place along Elstree Way and houses will be developed where sites abut the existing residential areas of Shenley Road and Bullhead Road.

Housing developments in excess of 25 units (gross) will contain some variation in housing mix by type and size. Any planning application for such a development should include a statement addressing the proposed housing mix, explaining why the mix is proposed and how it reflects the local housing market, viability, site layout and density. Development proposals should aim to deliver a proportion of 3 bed units, particularly where new houses are proposed; where this cannot be accommodated this should be justified in the statement.

For more information please see the Hertsmere Area Action Plan