Policy information sourced from Sandridge Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan

D5 Housing Development and Building Guidelines (10 or More Dwellings)

Major housing development proposals, will be viewed more favourably, if they include all aspects of Policy D4 Housing Development and Building Guidelines (less than 10 dwellings) PLUS all of the following:

  1. Good urban design which encourages low traffic speeds.
  2. Pedestrian and cycle access (suitable for wheelchair users and mobility scooters), connecting with actual or planned routes to key destinations and community facilities, wherever possible, to meet demand. New streets should reflect the characteristics of the existing local street layout pattern and include street furniture that is appropriate to its setting.
  3. All roads within the development shall be built to adoptable standard and the developer shall provide every assistance to facilitate the adoption of the roads by Hertfordshire County Council.
  4. Increased school and health facilities (including GP/dentist provision) proportional to the size of the development (see also Policy D7: East St. Albans Broad Location) plus the increased availability of emergency hospital services, to fulfil the requirements of the SADC Infrastructure Delivery Plan.
  5. Provide realistic resident and retail car parking, based on actual demand not theoretical assumption, with the provision of ample drop-off and pick-up points near schools and community facilities.
  6. Major developments of more than 50 dwellings must follow a master plan process including design guidelines, in discussion with Sandridge Parish Council and, where appropriate, neighbouring parish councils.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan