Policy information sourced from South Bucks Core Strategy Development Plan Document

Core Policy 2: Housing Type and Size

To deliver mixed and sustainable communities, the Council will encourage a range of housing types and sizes.

On sites of 5 units or more, provision should be made for a suitable mix of dwelling types and sizes. The mix of housing provided will vary from site to site but the aim should be to provide a range of types and sizes that take account of the existing housing mix in the area.

To ensure that new accommodation is sufficiently flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of all sections of the community, a proportion of the new dwellings on sites of 5 units or more must be to the full Lifetime Homes standard. Further details will be provided in the Development Management DPD.

The Council will also support and encourage the provision of sufficient new accommodation for older people, including nursing accommodation and extra care units. Favourable consideration will be given to planning applications for specialist accommodation for the elderly on sites currently (or most recently) used for community infrastructure or employment, subject to the provisions of Core Policies 5, 6 and 10. Such accommodation should be provided in sustainable locations within settlements (normally in the Principal or Secondary settlements) where there is good access to services and facilities.

For more information please see the Core Strategy Development Plan Document