Minimum Space Standards Calculator for Planning Applications
Use Cedar Planning's interactive calculator to quickly check Nationally Described Space Standards, minimum dwelling sizes, bedroom standards and storage requirements for residential planning applications, flat conversions, HMOs and new-build schemes.
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The Nationally Described Space Standards set out minimum gross internal floor areas, bedroom sizes, storage requirements and other key residential space standards. They are often important for planning applications, flat conversions, new-build housing and residential redevelopment schemes.
This tool is designed to help homeowners, developers, architects and planning applicants quickly identify the relevant minimum internal space requirement before progressing a residential scheme.
Use this interactive tool to check the Nationally Described Space Standards minimum gross internal area, storage requirements and key bedroom standards for residential development.
Minimum Gross Internal Area
This is the minimum gross internal area for the selected dwelling type.
Key Requirements
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Full Nationally Described Space Standards
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This tool is intended as a general guide only. Whether the Nationally Described Space Standards apply will depend on the adopted planning policies of the relevant local planning authority.
*37m² only applies to 1 bedroom 1 person flats where a shower room is used. If a bath is provided, then the minimum area of 39m² must be provided. Copyright by Cedar Planning Ltd.
