Policy 4: Housing Size and Layout
1. New housing (open market and affordable) will be supported where proposals: a) provide a mix of one, two or
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Adaptability refers to the capacity of buildings to accommodate substantial change. Over the course of a building’s lifetime, change is inevitable, both in the social, economic and physical surroundings, and in the needs and expectations of occupants. All other things being equal, a building that is more adaptable will be utilized more efficiently, and stay in service longer, because it can respond to changes at a lower cost. A longer and more efficient service life for the building may, in turn, translate into improved environmental performance over the lifecycle