Policy information sourced from Spelthorne Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document
HO5: Density of Housing Development
In considering proposals for new residential development, other than conversions of existing buildings, the Council will take account of the following density guidelines together with the requirements of Policy EN1 on design of new development:
- within existing residential areas that are characterised by predominantly family housing rather than flats, new development should generally be in the range of 35 to 55 dwellings per hectare.
- within higher density residential areas, including those characterised by a significant proportion of flats and those containing significant Employment Areas, new development should generally be in the range of 40 to 75 dwellings per hectare
- within Ashford, Shepperton and Sunbury Cross centres new development should generally be in the range of 40 to 75 dwellings per hectare.
- within Staines town centre development should generally be at or above 75 dwellings per hectare
Higher density development may be acceptable where it is demonstrated that the development complies with Policy EN1 on design, particularly in terms of its compatibility with the character of the area and is in a location that is accessible by non car-based modes of travel. Development at less than 35 dwellings per hectare will not normally be acceptable.
For more information please see the Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document