CH3 — Housing Size Mix and Standards.

The Council will ensure new housing development mix of housing across the borough and improve ho To deliver this the Council will require: a. new residential developments to include a mix needs of the borough, taking into account the relation to housing need; b. new residential developments to be designed access as set out in the London Plan; c. housing schemes to include outdoor amenity s Specific Housing Needs Older People’s Housing 23.3.60 In Kensington and Chelsea adults aged with the share of those aged 65 and ove rise from 10,900 to 20,000 in absolute te issue, it is notable that the projected pro higher than the London projected averag of a reduction in the economically active 132 Morris, N (2003) Health, Well-Being and Open Space Heriot-Watt University 133 Morris, 2003, DCLG 2006 cited in Ward Thompson, ot in the C3 use class such as student housing, upation. dards is not possible due to other policy f development involving historic buildings, the ll reasonable measures have been taken to meet nally described space standards which apply to as new build. It should be noted that the London oor to ceiling height of 2.5m for at least 75% of the to the unique heat island effect of London and the st of its residential development. and therefore protection of existing amenity is al amenity spaces associated with new ich may include communal space. Exposure and e range of social, environmental, economic and at access to outdoor environments can provide r example through physical activity and through elief from depression and stress133. External it people of all ages. Green roofs also provide t is provided so as to further refine the grain of the ousing standards. x of types and sizes of homes to reflect the varying characteristics of the site, and current evidence in to meet the housing standards on space and space. over 65 is the fastest growing household group er increasing from 14% in 2012 to 23% in 2037, a erms. Whilst an ageing population is a national oportion in Kensington and Chelsea is notably ge of 14%. This growth has implications in terms e population, as well as increasing health, care e: Literature Review, Edinburgh College of Art and , C (2006), Woodland and a Healthy Society and housing support needs. In terms of h increase of 55% from 16,750 over 65 ho the most important trend in terms of nee 85 households who are most likely to ne 23.3.61 It is recognised that the majority of older and support for this is provided in relatio the ‘optional’ Part M Building Regulation (Policy CH3). However, evidence in the proportion of older Londoners are interes made available. 23.3.62 Annex 5 of the London Plan also provide specialist accommodation needed each benchmark for the borough is set at 100 annum, with the majority (60%) provided older people’s housing is set out in the C London Plan benchmarks at 87 units per 23.3.63 The Council’s SHMA134 estimates curren the borough is 1,350 units incorporating also residential and nursing care homes 2013 the Council published its ‘Modernis with Care Services Strategy’ which outlin choice of housing and accommodation w underpinning the strategy identifies that extra care and sheltered housing which care home services. The Council’s hous supports an increase in the capacity of s development of new extra care housing. range of older people who are able to be and retains a degree of independent livin housing provision, the borough also nee people in which care can be delivered if called ‘sheltered’ or ‘retirement’ housing aspirations to live in safe and secure com Extra Care Housing 23.3.64 The level of care provided within older p planning permissions are assessed parti from nursing and care homes which clea institutions), there are two other main typ housing and retirement housing. The key level of on-site care and communal facili can cater for a wider range of physical, s is important to note that the provision of Council’s annual housing supply target. 23.3.65 The Mayor’s Housing SPG135 acknowled to categorise specialist older persons ac and whether it is C2 or C3 use. The SPG 134 Table 9.4 SHMA 2015 135 Paragraph 3.7.17 of the Mayor’s Housing SPG May 2 households, the SHMA shows a projected ouseholds in 2014 to 25,938 in 2035. However, eds is the anticipated accelerated increase in over eed specialist accommodation. r people will prefer to remain in their own home on to new housing through requirements to meet ns 2015 for accessible and adaptable dwellings London and borough SHMA also suggest that a sted in a move to specialist housing where this is es indicative benchmarks on the amount of year for older people over the next 10 years. The 0 units of specialist older people provision per d for private sale. The need forecasts for specialist Council’s SHMA, and is slightly lower than the r annum over the next ten years. nt supply of specialist elderly accommodation in both sheltered and extra care housing. There are s which provide care services for older people. In sing Older People’s Housing and Accommodation ned the vision to improve the quality, quantity and with care services for older people. The evidence there is currently a lack of choice in terms of is likely to lead to ongoing demand for expensive sing and adult social care service therefore specialist provision by encouraging the . Extra care housing can meet the needs of a e diverted away from residential and nursing care, ng. Alongside the delivery of new extra care eds good quality, accessible housing for older required, but not by on-site services. This sosupports independent living but also meets mmunities. people’s housing can influence the way in which icularly in terms of their planning use class. Aside arly fall within the C2 use class (residential pes of housing for older people: extra care y difference between these latter two types is the ities with extra care providing higher levels which sensory or mental health needs. In either case, it extra care housing will contribute to meeting the dges that there has been some debate over how ccommodation in terms of the Use Class Order G provides further guidance and commentary on the view to take on the use class. Ultima classes and a view will have to be taken guidance. The Council’s Affordable Hous that the Council should continue to apply schemes, with the same site-specific via developments. Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs 23.3.66 The private rented sector plays an impor meeting the need for lower cost housing one important element of this sector. The to the latest Local Authority Housing Sta in the borough, amounting to nearly 16% is a lower proportion than neighbouring a that make up Hammersmith and Fulham relatively high proportion of household s census, and a recent household survey approximately 1,640 HMO shared flats/ h households). Less than ten per cent of th households. The wards to the east of No proportion of shared dwellings. Earl’s Co destinations for students to live in shared there are 2,300 students living in the priv living in its halls of residence137. 23.3.67 The Council recognises the role that HM housing, and on this basis they have trad However, it is recognised that they provi certain facilities, normally bathrooms, ha struck between the need to cater for the need to provide a dwelling of an appropr basis proposals to convert HMOs into st evidence suggests that while studio flats not significantly higher than some HMOs geographical location. Self build and custom build 23.3.68 The Government is keen to support and want to build their own homes, and is tak self build market. Paragraph 50 of the N needs of different groups in the commun homes. Policy 3.8 (Housing Choice) of th appropriate provision for custom build ho 23.3.69 The density of existing development and townscape, together with very high land limit the opportunities available for self b proposals will contribute to increasing th quality can have a positive impact on the 136 Fordham Research (2009), Royal Borough of Kensin Assessment 137 Information from Imperial College, August 2009 ately it is not for planning policy to classify use n on a case-by-case basis using available sing Viability Study Update July 2016 indicates y Policy CH2 to seek affordable housing on these ability caveats that apply to all other residential s) rtant role in the housing market, especially in g. Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) form e borough SHMA 2015 estimates that according atistics (LAHS) (2013-14), there are 4,434 HMOs % of the private rented stock. Whilst significant this authorities, especially when compared to the 29% m’s private rented sector. The Council has a spaces in a shared dwelling according to the 2001 has estimated that in 2009 there were houses in the borough (1.9 per cent of hose were estimated to be student only otting Hill and around Earl’s Court had the highest ourt and Chelsea are the most favoured d accommodation136. Imperial College estimates vate rented sector, in addition to 1,000 students MOs have made in terms of providing lower cost ditionally been protected from self-containment. ide a less than ideal form of habitation in so far as ave to be shared. A balance has therefore been lower end of the private rented market and the riate standard for the twenty-first century. On this tudio flats will generally be supported, as the s are more expensive the rents they command are s, although there is variation depending on encourage individuals and communities who king proactive steps to stimulate the growth of the NPPF sets out how councils should plan for the nity including those who wish to build their own he London Plan also requires boroughs to make ousing having regard to local need. d the need to protect and enhance the historic values throughout the borough will significantly build. However, the Council recognises that such he overall housing supply and if designed to a high e overall townscape. ngton and Chelsea: Strategic Housing Market 23.3.70 Self build homes have the potential to m of housing in the borough, coming forwa larger developers. The Council would the they are meeting local housing need sub development plan as a whole. Build to Rent 23.3.71 The borough SHMA 2015 indicates that tenure in the borough housing 36% of ho than the London average. The sector is working in ‘high end’ industries and occu professional activities, occupying manag 23.3.72 The Mayor’s Affordable Housing and Via term, purpose built, private rented “build managed as a single development could housing need. Such schemes are benefi to accelerate delivery and not compete w longer term tenancies/more certainty ove quality management through single own and investment in, place making. They c those of singles, sharers, families and ol Affordable Housing and Viability SPG, A as build to rent including a covenant that years. 23.3.73 Build to Rent schemes will be expected rent housing subject to a viability apprais and Viability SPG. The Council’s Afforda demonstrates that 35% affordable privat viable in build to rent schemes in the bor Planning and Affordable Housing for Bui for Build to Rent as set out in the Mayor’ suitable for London. 23.3.74 The Mayor’s Draft Affordable Housing an guidance on the distinct economics inclu compared to mainstream for sale housin revenue through rent rather than upfront Council recognises the benefits they can accommodation both in the private renta tenures and supports build to rent. Student Accommodation 23.3.75 The most significant higher education ins over 16,000 students. The borough SHM students living in the borough of which n proportion are postgraduates. There has of purpose built student accommodation and 2013 (232 units). Nearly half of the s rented sector. 23.3.76 There would be an additional 265 studen make a small contribution to increasing the supply ard on small sites which may not be of interest to erefore offer support to such proposals where bject to meeting the requirements of the the private rented sector is the largest single ouseholds according to the 2011 Census, higher mostly occupied by single person households upations such as financial, real estate and gement, administrative and professional posts. ability SPG, August 2017 recognises that long d to rent” developments in block ownership and d make a particular contribution to meeting icial in a number of ways; they have the potential with nearby for sale developments; they can offer er long term availability; they can ensure high nership; and they can ensure a commitment to, can also meet a wide range of needs, including lder people. The definition in the Mayor’s August 2017 will be used in classifying a scheme t homes to be held as build to rent for at least 15 to provide intermediate rent or affordable private sal in-line with the Mayor’s Affordable Housing able Housing Viability Study Update, April 2017 te rent or intermediate rent would be generally rough. The Government’s consultation on ild to Rent recognises that a different approach ’s Affordable Housing and Viability SPG may be nd Viability SPG, November 2016 provides uding the affordable component of such schemes ng developments including a reliance on annual t capital receipts and inherently lower returns. The n bring in providing a choice of rental al market and particularly in affordable housing stitute within the borough is Imperial College with MA 2015 estimates that there are over 13,000 nearly half are overseas students and a similar s only been a very limited increase in the number n units granted planning permission between 1999 students living in the borough are in the private nts per annum in the borough based on London wide work done by the London Academi However, the actual demand for student proportion of purpose built versus existin 23.3.77 The Mayor’s Housing SPG recognises th relatively small number of boroughs due in and around central London. However, compromise the capacity to meet more g London Plan which encourages a more d to reduce pressures on central boroughs potential in accessible locations outside 23.3.78 Where purpose built student accommod undertaking with a specified academic in will be occupied by students of that instit Council will require providers to maximis the guidance in the Mayor’s Housing SP Other groups 23.3.79 In addition to meeting the needs of the b requires the Local Plan to meet the need community. The groups identified by the wheelchair requirements (Policy CH3), fa of housing that may be suitable for these supported housing, refuges and hostels. 23.3.80 The Council will support the provision of proposed accommodation would meet a accommodation for homeless families, v groups. 23.3.81 Residential hostels within the borough h single homeless, people who are mental domestic violence and students.

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