Policy HO7 Making the most efficient use of land (housing density)

Proposals for residential development will be permitted provided that the development optimises the density of the site in a manner that protects or enhances the character of the area. The Council will aim to achieve the following minimum indicative densities:

• in principal and secondary settlements (excluding Hoveton) the density is not less than 40 dwellings per hectare

And:

• in service villages, coastal service villages and Hoveton the density is not less than 30 dwellings per hectare