PPS 12 Housing in Settlements·Page 15·30

Urban Capacity Studies

Urban capacity studies must be undertaken as part of development plan preparation to provide a comprehensive analysis of housing growth potential within the urban footprint, including capacity for different types and densities of housing.

Urban capacity studies will be undertaken as an integral part of development plan preparation. These studies will provide a comprehensive analysis of the potential for future housing growth within the urban footprint. The study will indicate the capacity for housing within the urban footprint and the capacity for different types and densities of housing. The preparation of the study is an essential early step in the sequential approach to site identification and the managed release of housing land.

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