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Representation ID: 9979

Received: 29/07/2022

Respondent: Gladman Developments Ltd

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Policy DM6 Residential Space Standards
Policy DM6 seeks compliance with the Nationally Described Space Standards (NDSS), or any replacement standards produced by the Government, for all new homes including from change of use and conversion.
If the Council wishes to apply the optional NDSS to all dwellings, then this should only be done in accordance with paragraph 130f and footnote 49 of the NPPF. Footnote 49 confirms:
“49. Planning policies for housing should make use of the Government’s optional technical standards for accessible and adaptable housing, where this would address an identified need for such properties. Policies may also make use of the nationally described space standard, where the need for an internal space standard can be justified.”
Furthermore, with reference to the NDSS, the PPG confirms:
“Where a need for internal space standards is identified, local planning authorities should provide justification for requiring internal space policies”.
If the Council wishes to adopt this optional standard, it should be justified by meeting the criteria set out in the national policy, including need, viability and impact on affordability.