Housing mix requirements for apartments and houses

Analysis of recent housing stock data reveals that over three quarters of apartments completed are either 1 or 2 bed. To help aid choice, it may therefore be necessary for developments to include more 3 and 4 bed apartments in their schemes, thereby responding to the requirement for increased size, whilst promoting choice and facilitating the creation of balanced neighbourhoods. Similarly, there is a tendency to provide a narrow range of sizes for new houses, whilst the needs of families suggest a balanced profile of houses will be required. With this in mind, development may be required to consider less common house types and sizes, such as 2 bed terraced housing or small townhouses. Houses with 3 bedrooms or more will continue to have an important place in the market, but local area characteristics should be considered to avoid over-provision of any particular size or type in a locality.