Policy information sourced from Three Rivers Core Strategy
CP3 Housing Mix and Density
The Council will promote high quality residential development that respects the character of the District and caters for a range of housing needs. Development will make the most efficient use of land, without compromising the quality of the environment and existing residential areas.
The Council will require housing proposals to take into account the range of housing needs, in terms of size and type of dwellings as identified by the Strategic Housing Market Assessment and subsequent updates. New development will also provide a range of house types and sizes to reflect the existing and future needs of the Three Rivers population and the characteristics of housing in the area.
This includes provision of housing for the elderly and supported and specialist accommodation which will be encouraged in suitable and sustainable locations.
Until guidance as part of an overall Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document is produced, the density of development will be considered on its merits taking into account the need to:
- Respect density levels within existing residential areas particularly within areas of special landscape and/or historic value in the District
- Promote higher densities in locations that are highly accessible to public transport, services and facilities.
For more information please see the Three Rivers Core Strategy