Policy information sourced from the Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy
DM 13 Housing Quality and Mix
In order to ensure that the housing delivered is of high quality and the most appropriate type, the Council will expect proposals for new residential development to:
- accord with the principles of good design, as set out in Policies CS8-DM11 and the Residential Design SPD, including the provision of appropriate amenity space and play space provision
- incorporate a mix of unit sizes and types and provide a minimum of 30% of dwellings as 3 or more bedroom units, unless it can be robustly demonstrated that this would be unsuitable or unviable. On sites particularly suited to larger family housing, this minimum figure should be exceeded.
- in accordance with London Plan policies, demonstrate that the scheme has been designed to provide adequate internal space appropriate to the intended number of occupants
- be built to the relevant sustainable design and construction standards in accordance with the requirements of Policy DM1
- be designed and built to ‘Lifetime Homes’ standards and ensure 10% of units are wheelchair accessible, or easily adaptable for residents who are wheelchair users
In addition, the Council will:
- encourage housing schemes to be assessed against Building for Life criteria
- in appropriate locations, encourage the delivery of a variety of residential accommodation, including purpose built, managed student housing (see policy CS15), affordable housing, specialist and supported housing
For more information please see the Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy