Policy information sourced from the Westminster City Plan

8. Housing delivery

A: The number of new homes built in Westminster will exceed 20,685 over the Plan period. This will be achieved by:

  • optimising site densities, including those in Housing Renewal Areas;
  • delivering a higher number of homes on small sites;
  • permitting appropriate upwards extensions; 4. planning positively for tall buildings in certain locations.

B: No new homes in Westminster will exceed 200 sq m Gross Internal Area (GIA), except where it is necessary to protect a heritage asset.

EXISTING HOUSING

C: All existing residential units, uses, floorspace and land will be protected, except where:

  • the reconfiguration or redevelopment of supported or affordable housing would better meet need; or
  • non-family sized housing is being reconfigured to create family sized housing.

D: The change of use of any type of housing to temporary sleeping accommodation on a permanent basis will not be permitted.

For more information please see the City Plan