Policy information sourced from the Hertsmere Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan
SADM3 - Residential Developments
Proposals which would result in the net loss of satisfactory residential units or accommodation will not be permitted. Replacement residential unit(s) will be required where existing housing is to be demolished as part of any redevelopment scheme for alternative uses.
The redevelopment of sites for residential use will be permitted in existing urban areas, subject to the requirements of relevant development plan policies. In particular, development within residential areas must be of a scale and design which respects its immediate surroundings including the local pattern of development, not result in a tandem development layout and as far as possible improve the quality of the area.
Proposals which would result in the net loss of affordable housing units will not be permitted. Where exceptionally a net reduction in units is demonstrated to be unavoidable, applications should
- provide at least an equivalent floorspace of affordable housing; and
- achieve an appropriate mix of housing types and tenures in line with local housing need.
For any development which provides a new flat or flats, the following principles will apply:
- each flat should be self-contained with access direct from a street frontage or a common entrance hall;
- each flat should provide a good standard of accommodation and internal space; and
- suitable communal or private garden provision should be made for each flat.
Where planning permission is required, the conversion of existing homes, offices or other buildings, to
- smaller self-contained units or
- houses or buildings in multiple occupation (Use Class C4 or sui generis)
will be refused planning permission if:
- there would be insufficient off-street parking provision (in line with the Parking Standards SPD) and the potential effect on the adjoining highway would be unsatisfactory;
- the size of garden space would be inadequate or access to it would be difficult;
- there would be inadequate provision for the storage and collection of waste, or
- there would be more than 1 in 5 conversions in a defined row of houses.
All development should be consistent with Hertsmere’s Planning and Design Guide SPD (and any successor document).
For more information please see the Hertsmere Policies Plan