Exclusions from intensive housing calculations outside HMAs

New build apartment developments are excluded from the calculation outside HMAs. They are purpose built with the associated infrastructure to mitigate against issues associated with intensive forms of housing. Similarly, sub-division of existing residential units into apartments are excluded from the calculation outside HMAs. Residential design policies will ensure that such developments can only take place where the existing unit is large enough to create a quality residential environment once the sub-division takes place.