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Space Standards Checker
Nationally Described Space Standards (NDSS) & London Plan Compliance
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NDSS 2015
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Room-by-Room
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M4(2) Ready
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About this tool: Space Standards
NDSS 2015 compliance checker — Gross Internal Area minimums, room-by-room sizing, London Plan +10% uplift, and M4(2) accessibility standards.
When to use it
Use when designing residential schemes. Many LPAs now require NDSS compliance. Check your local plan to see if it applies.
Policy and guidance it draws on
Nationally Described Space Standard 2015, London Plan Policy D6
Part of Design Intelligence
Use these tools when designing your scheme or reviewing drawings. They help ensure your proposal meets technical standards before submission, reducing the risk of officer objections on design grounds.
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