Draft Regulation 18 Sandwell Local Plan

Policy SHO11 - Housing for people with specific needs

1. Proposals for specific forms of housing including children's homes, care homes, nursing homes, extra care facilities, or any other identified need, will be considered in relation to the following criteria:
   1. compatibility with adjacent uses;
   2. the suitability of the site and building;
   3. the potential for undue noise and general disturbance to surrounding residents;
   4. the character and quality of the resulting environment;
   5. the impact on parking provision and highway safety;
   6. accessibility by a choice of means of transport; and
   7. proximity to facilities.
       
2. Supporting information will be required in the form of a planning statement which, as a minimum, must set out the day-to-day activities associated with the use, staffing numbers and visitor numbers. Additional information such as a transport statement or noise statement may be required depending on circumstances.