Policy information sourced from Bookham Neighbourhood Development Plan

BKH1: Smaller homes for downsizing and new families

The map on page 14 defines the Central Area of the village.

Within the Central Area new homes should have no more than three bedrooms and in developments of four or more homes at least 50% should have only two bedrooms. Outside the Central Area priority should be given to homes with two or three bedrooms. For all developments of more than five homes, at least 50% of the homes should have two or three bedrooms.

Homes with two bedrooms should have a maximum Gross Internal Floor area of 75m2 and homes with three bedrooms a maximum of 90m2 . Permitted development rights to increase the sizes of these properties, without first applying for permission to MVDC, would be removed as a condition of the original planning approval.

All new homes should be designed to be accessible and adaptable dwellings that are attractive to, and suitable for, those seeking to downsize.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Development Plan