Policy information sourced from the Slough Core Strategy

CORE POLICY 4 (TYPE OF HOUSING)

High-density housing should be located in Slough town centre.

In the urban areas outside the town centre, new residential development will predominantly consist of family housing and be at a density related to the character of the surrounding area, the accessibility of the location, and the availability of existing and proposed local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Within existing suburban residential areas there will only be limited infilling which will consist of family houses that are designed to enhance the distinctive suburban character and identity of the area.

All new residential development will be constructed at a minimum net density of 37 dwellings per hectare. Densities less than this may be permitted on small sites, where the character is low density or where there are other site constraints.

There will be no net loss of family accommodation as a result of flat conversions, changes of use or redevelopment.

All sites of 15 or more dwellings (gross) will be required to provide between 30% and 40% of the dwellings as social rented along with other forms of affordable housing.

Proposals for gypsy or traveller sites will not generally be permitted in the urban area. If there is a proven need for a gypsy or traveller site or sites in Slough, this could be considered to constitute exceptional circumstances that would justify the relaxation of Green Belt policy.

Policy information sourced from the Slough Core Strategy