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Jonathan Pearson at Residentially argues that if we want to protect children’s wellbeing policy might all be needed...
Development space is always at a premium, particularly on smaller urban sites where every planning requirement has an impact on how many properties can be built. The new second staircase mandate
in taller buildings is one example. While tougher safety standards are non-negotiable, some housebuilders have warned it could result in 90,000 the equivalent of a small city. There is a similar, but perhaps less
widely understood, issue around the rules governing outdoor space in new developments, and how those requirements can increase as the proportion of affordable housing rises. Again, the principle is almost
impossible to argue with. We all need easy access to good-quality outdoor space, and this is particularly important for families with children and for people living in denser parts of our cities, where private gardens may not be available.
The Greater London Authority’s
Population Yield Calculator is one of the tools used to help determine how much space new schemes in the capital need to set aside for children’s play areas and other communal uses, often referred to in planning as amenity space. It estimates how many people, including children, are likely to live in a proposed development using factors such as the sizes of the homes and whether they will be affordable or sold on the open market. The greater the proportion of affordable
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