Policy information sourced from Runnymede Local Plan
SL21: Presumption Against Loss of Residential
Development proposals should result in no net loss of existing dwellings or land that provides for residential uses, unless a loss can be justified by:
- retention of the residential use would be undesirable due to proven environmental considerations or would prevent the delivery of essential infrastructure projects identified in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan; or
- the development proposal would provide a social, community or cultural service or facility which cannot be located within an existing non-residential use.
Development proposals that would result in the loss of part of an existing unit of residential accommodation will only be permitted subject to the above criteria and where the retained residential accommodation would be of a satisfactory standard in terms of amenity and internal space.
For more information please see the Local Plan