DM2 — Achieving Lifetime Neighbourhoods.

Policy DM 2: Achieving Lifetime Neighbourhoods Development Management POLICIES Harrow Council Privacy and Amenity Considerations to maintain the value of other amenities. The Mayor of London’s Housing SPG (2012) states that developments should avoid single aspect dwellings that are north facing, exposed to noise levels above which significant adverse health effects on health and quality of life occur, or contain three or more bedrooms (Standard 5.2.1). A. The location, design and layout of development, and any associated improvements to the public realm, transport and other infrastructure, will be required to contribute to the creation of lifetime neighbourhoods. In particular: a. non-residential development and change of use proposals must be appropriately located to sustain town centres, neighbourhood parades and local employment opportunities; b. non-residential development and change of use proposals must be accessible to all; c. new residential development and conversion proposals must ensure good access to services and facilities, and provide accessible homes in accordance with Policy CS1 of the Core Strategy; and d. all proposals must be safe and secure for everyone in line with Secured by Design principles but gated developments will be resisted. 02: CHARACTER AND AMENITY buildings that, by their very nature, are likely to have a greater impact on their surroundings with regard to visual impacts and effects on the local environment including microclimate, overshadowing and character. visitors and residents alike. It allows everyone to move around more easily and enables residents at all stages of the life cycle to remain in situ as part of the local community, including families with small children, older people and those with mobility impairment. Further guidance for achieving inclusive and accessible design is provided in the Council’s Access for All SPD (2006). Properly implemented, lifetime neighbourhoods will also reap economic and environmental rewards as they enable people to remain independent and economically active for longer, and as they reduce the need for extensive adaptations to buildings to meet the needs of existing and potential future users. B. Major proposals will be expected to demonstrate how they contribute to the creation of lifetime neighbourhoods within and beyond the site boundary. Development Management POLICIES C. Improvements to the public realm must achieve an inclusive, legible pedestrian and cycling environment. Where opportunities exist, pedestrian and cycle routes between suburban areas, town centres, neighbourhood parades, public transport and green infrastructure should be strengthened. Proposals which impede pedestrian and cyclist permeability will be resisted. D. New and replacement bus stops must be of accessible design. All proposals must make appropriate provision for car parking for disabled people. Harrow Council E. Major development within town centres and proposals for public buildings, visitor attractions and tourist accommodation, and Green Grid projects, should make appropriate provision for the comfort and convenience of all users, including those with special mobility requirements.

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