SPPS Strategic Planning Policy Statement Edition 2 (December 2025)·Page 67
Density and Character in Residential Areas
Layout should respect local character and environmental quality while protecting existing residents' amenity. In areas with distinctive townscape character, density increases should only be permitted in exceptional circumstances.
layout will respect local character and environmental quality as well as safeguarding the amenity of existing residents. In residential areas of distinctive townscape character an increase in density should only be allowed in exceptional circumstances.
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