Policy information sourced from Wandsworth Development Planning Management Policies Document
DMH 3 Unit mix in new housing
Planning permission will be granted for proposals for affordable housing developments which demonstrate that a mix of dwelling sizes has been provided taking account of the borough-level indicative proportions detailed below:
| Dwelling size | Intermediate | Social/Affordable Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom 2 person | 45% | 15% |
| 2 bedrooms | 45% | 45% |
| 3 bedrooms | 10% | 30% |
| 4+bedrooms | 10% (of which up to 2% should be 5 bedroom) | |
| Family: 3+ bedrooms (total figures for 3&4 bedrooms set out above) | 10% | 40% |
Planning permission for 1 bedroom/studio market accommodation, including new units created in conversions with 10 or more units (gross), will be granted where; 1 person/studio accommodation does not exceed 5% of all market units, and the overall provision of all 1 bedroom market units including studios does not exceed 20%.
Planning permission will be granted for proposals for market housing where a minimum of 5% of total market units provide family accommodation.
When considering proposals, the dwelling mix will be applied flexibly in light of individual site circumstances, including location, site constraints, sustainable design, the need to provide mixed and balanced communities, viability and the availability of public subsidy.
For more information please see the Development Planning Management Policies Document