Policy information sourced from the Kingston Town Centre Area Action Plan Chapter 5

K7: HOUSING

Provision is made for around 1000 new homes to be built in the town centre over the period 2006 – 2020 as part of mixed use development to meet a range of housing needs, including private and affordable housing with a range of flat sizes together with around 500 bedspaces in managed student accommodation. Affordable housing is required in accordance with UDP Policy H9 and the Affordable Housing SPD (2006) or subsequent Local Development Documents. New housing should meet Lifetime Home (or subsequent) standards, incorporate renewable energy and sustainable construction techniques and at least 10% of new housing should be designed to be wheelchair accessible or easily adaptable for residents who are wheelchair users.