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Representation ID: 6163

Received: 09/09/2021

Respondent: Savills

Agent: Savills

We do not agree with the proposed policy DQ1 as this is not consistent with national policy. The nationally
described space standards deals with internal space within new dwellings. It sets out requirements for the
gross internal floor area of new dwellings at a defined level of occupancy as well as floor areas and
dimensions for key parts of the home, notably bedrooms, storage and floor to ceiling height. There has to be
flexibility to this as the policy as drafted provides no flexibility. Where a need for internal space standards is
identified, local planning authorities should provide justification for requiring internal space policies. This is a
requirement under the NPPF and PPG.