PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas·Page 24·PPS 7
PPS 7 Key Criteria for Residential Development
Planning Policy Statement 7 sets out nine key criteria for determining residential development proposals, including character respect, heritage protection, open space provision, facilities, transport access, parking, local design traditions, amenity protection, and crime deterrence.
In the determination of individual planning applications for residential development, the main statement of policy is set out in PPS 7. The main objective of the policy is to promote quality residential development in all types of settlement. PPS 7 lists a number of key criteria against which all proposals for residential development will be determined. In summary these are; 1. Development that respects the surrounding character of the area; 2. Protection for important natural or built heritage features; 3. Provision of adequate private and public open space; 4. Provision of neighbourhood facilities where appropriate; 5. Adequate access to public transport; 6. Adequate car parking; 7. Design based on local traditions; 8. Protection of residential amenity; and 9. Development designed to deter crime. In relation bullet point 1, the individual or cumulative effects of new residential development are relevant.
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