Policy information sourced from the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031

7: Housing Density

Local Character

a. The council will permit new dwellings and conversions of existing properties provided the density is suitable to the local character and taking into account the characteristics of Conservation Areas, Areas of Special Local Character and respecting the Suburban Heartlands (see Appendix 8, Maps 8.8 to 8.46 and Policies Map).

Within Sutton Town Centre

b. As a guide, the council will expect new developments to be within the Central Setting of the London Plan Density Matrix (see below). This will be applied within the Sutton Town Centre boundary (see Appendix 1, Map 1.1 and Policies Map).

Within the Sutton Town Centre Area of Potential Intensification

c. As a guide, the council will expect new developments to be within the Urban Setting of the London Plan Density Matrix (see below). This will be applied to an area within approximately 800 metres walking distance of Sutton Town Centre (see Appendix 1, Map 1.1 and Policies Map).

Within District Centres and the Areas of Potential Intensification

d. As a guide, the council will expect new developments to be within the Urban Setting of the London Plan Density Matrix (see below). This will be applied to an area within approximately 400 metres walking distance of a district centre (see Appendix 1, Maps 1.2 to 1.8 and Policies Map).

Within the Suburban Heartlands (all other residential areas)

e. Developments should maintain and seek to enhance the quality of the borough’s environment ensuring all new development respects the positive features of Sutton’s character, reinforcing local distinctiveness and a sense of identity. The council will apply the Suburban Setting of the London Plan Density Matrix (see below) to these areas.

For more information please see the Local Plan 2016-2031