c. On sites particularly suited to larger-sized family houses such as sites over 0.5ha or in an area with a low public transport accessibility level, the council will expect the proportion of units having 3 bedrooms or more to exceed 50%.

Housing Standards

d. The council will not grant planning permission for new residential development, including conversions, which does not meet the internal space standards set out in the London Plan (or any successor document).

e. The council will expect that 90% of all new dwellings within a scheme containing housing to be accessible and adaptable dwellings (Housing Technical Standard M4) and 10% of all new dwellings within a scheme containing housing to be wheelchair user dwellings (Housing Technical Standard M4).

f. The council will not grant planning permission for new residential development, including conversions, which does not provide an adequate amount of private amenity space. An adequate amount of amenity space will be considered on a case-by-case basis with reference to the minimum standards (used a guide) set out the council’s Urban Design Guide SPD (or any successor document) and taking into account local character.

g. The council will not grant planning permission for new major residential development, including conversions, which does not provide an adequate amount of play space and informal recreation space on site. An adequate amount of play space and informal recreation space will be calculated according to The Mayor’s Shaping Neighbourhoods: Play Space or Informal Recreation SPG (or any successor document). The council’s Community Infrastructure Levy will provide for play space and informal recreation space off-site.

For Sutton Town Centre Boundary see Appendix 3, Map 3.2 and Policies Map.

For more information please see the Local Plan 2016-2031