Space standards and design for large scale apartment developments

Policy requirements relating to space standards, internal layout and natural light within residential development are intended to promote a quality residential environment for residents. In the case of large scale new-build apartment developments, such standards become increasingly important. Therefore, whilst proposals for large scale new-build apartment developments will be carefully assessed using the usual residential design requirements, there are additional considerations to ensure a quality residential environment for large scale apartment developments, including internal layout, security, management, amenity space and communal facilities.