Sutton - H&BEP2 Sustainable Design for Sustainable Living

H&BEP2 Sustainable Design for Sustainable Living

Residential development proposals should provide the following requirements where feasible and practical.

Where appropriate and possible, locally sourced materials should be utilised.

Cycle storage

residential development schemes should at least meet the minimum cycle standards set out in the Local Plan (2018).
should be of sufficient size for the anticipated number of occupants of the dwelling.
in flatted developments should be located adjacent to the main entrance of the block as a separate room inside, with access directly off the main entrance lobby at ground floor level, in accordance with Secured by Design guidance.
developments that provide cycle storage with direct outside access to the public domain will be supported.

Recycling Facilities and Outdoor Drying

In flatted developments appropriate facilities for recycling and outdoor drying should be provided.

Allotments

Where feasible and practicable residential development schemes will be expected to provide space for residents to grow food.
should be located in individual garden spaces or communal spaces.
should include some raised garden beds to enable people with limited physical mobility to join in.
should be located in spaces that face south, south/east or south/west.
In flatted developments this could include roof gardens.
all existing allotments in Hackbridge are to be protected and retained for use as allotments.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan