Residential intensification - character and amenity management

Residential intensification of existing dwellings must be carefully managed to avoid negative impacts on the local character of an area, the amount of amenity space, and on the privacy of adjoining residents. This policy therefore places an emphasis on quality, sustainability and placemaking. The usual residential design requirements such as layout, scale, massing and amenity set out in RD1 should be carefully considered to ensure a quality residential environment is achieved when converting and / or subdividing an existing building. In addition to the requirements set out in policy RD1, there are additional considerations to ensure a quality residential environment for conversions and / or subdivisions, including size limits, acoustic insulation, ventilation and adequate refuse storage.