Policy information sourced from Wandsworth Development Planning Management Policies Document

DMH 4 Residential development including conversions

Residential development, including new build and conversions, will be permitted on appropriate sites (which excludes residential gardens), where the following criteria are satisfied:

  • the proposal complies with the relevant policies in Chapter 1 - Sustainable development principles;
  • a satisfactory environment for housing is provided, taking into account any mitigation measures proposed;
  • for new build accommodation, the maximum intensity of use compatible with the local context is achieved, taking into account the London Plan Sustainable Residential Quality (SRQ) density matrix (London Plan Table 3.2);
  • for new build accommodation, the proposal provides a layout and building form that includes adequate outdoor amenity space as outlined in Policy DMH7 and reflects local character;
  • the proposal complies with internal space standards as outlined in the London Plan and the Mayor’s Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) as amended to take account of the national technical housing standards;
  • adequate daylight to habitable rooms is achieved, incorporating dual aspect wherever possible, particularly where one of the aspects is north facing;
  • residential units are fully self-contained (except those within specialist accommodation) and, in the case of flats above shops and other commercial premises, independent access from the street frontage is provided where this can reasonably be achieved;
  • in the case of live/work units, the non-residential element is fully integrated and does not harm the amenities of the residential element within the scheme, or the residential amenities of the surrounding area;
  • in the case of conversion of ground floor shop units, the proposal complies with Policy DMTS7d, and any associated alterations to the building reflect local character and design, in line with the Council’s Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD);
  • car parking and cycle parking appropriate to the nature of the development and location is provided in accordance with policies in Chapter 8 Transport, and Appendix 1 Transport standards;
  • in the case of family flats and maisonettes above third floor level, a lift is provided;
  • housing developments comprising 10 (gross) units or more demonstrate that they have been assessed against the Buildings for Life 12 (BfL12) standard questions.

Further detailed guidance is provided in the Mayor’s Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance and in the Council’s Housing SPD.

For more information please see the Development Planning Management Policies Document