Policy information sourced from South Bucks District Local Plan

H6 - SPECIALIST RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION

Proposals to provide new accommodation or extend existing accommodation specifically for people with limited mobility or for people in need of care, including nursing homes, residential care homes and sheltered housing schemes, will only be permitted where:

  • the proposal would not adversely affect the character or amenities of nearby properties or the locality in general and would be in accordance with policy EP3 (Use, Design and Layout of Development); and
  • proposals for extensions would harmonise with the scale, height, form, and design of the original building; and
  • in the case of a site which is not currently used for such purposes, the site is conveniently located for shops, services and public transport; and
  • suitable provision would be made for access for the disabled or people with mobility problems; and
  • adequate garden space is provided or retained to meet the needs of residents; and
  • the proposal would comply with all the other policies in this Plan. Particular attention is drawn to policies TR5 (Accesses, Highway Works and Traffic Generation),TR7 (Parking Provision), H9 (Residential Layout and Design), H10 (Residential Areas of Exceptional Character), H11 (Alterations and Extensions to Dwellings) and policies in the Green Belt chapters.

For more information please see the Local Plan