Conversion of a property into smaller flats must be done in a way that is compliant with Policy DM16 of the Haringey Development Management DPD.
The policy permits the subdivision of larger homes into smaller self-contained flats where the gross original internal floor space of the dwelling is greater than 120m2.
Within Family Housing Protection Zones (FHPZs) there is an additional requirement that there is no net loss of family sized units (3 bedrooms or more). You can find the FHPZs on the planning policy map.
Conversion must satisfy all other relevant policies, including the minimum internal space standards set out in the nationally described space standards and the Mayor of London's Housing Supplimentary Planning Guidance.
The conversion must provide convenient and efficient room layouts which are functional and fit for purpose, including vertical stacking arrangements that minimise noise transfer between homes (for example bedrooms stacked with bedrooms and living areas stacked with living areas).
Any external alterations to the building, garden areas or forecourt must comply with Policies DM12 and DM16 of the Development Management DPD and should not harm the character of the area.
As per the requirements set out in Appendix A3 of the Sustainable Design and Construction SPD, the proposal must also provide satisfactory levels of:
- amenity space
- privacy
- daylight
- parking and access
- adequate and convenient refuse storage and collection
All residential conversions should be supported by a car parking survey which demonstrates that there is residual car parking supply to meet the need created by the proposal. The survey should use the 'Lambeth Parking survey methodology'.
Please use our pre-application advice service if you are interested in starting this kind of project.