Space standards
Minimum bedroom sizes
Property with Communal Lounge (excluding kitchen)
| Room Type | Minimum Size |
|---|---|
| Bedroom for 1 person | 6.51 m² |
| Bedroom for 2 people living together as a couple | 10.22 m² – 11.0 m² (See Note below) |
| Bedroom for 2 people not living together as a couple | 10.22 m² – 13.0 m² (See Note below) |
| Bedroom for under 10 years of age (let in connection with one of the rooms above) | 4.64 m² – 6.5 m² |
Property without Communal Lounge
| Room Type | Minimum Size |
|---|---|
| Bedroom for 1 person | 10.0 m² |
| Bedroom for 2 people | 15.0 m² |
Letting Contains Cooking Facilities
| Room Type | Minimum Size |
|---|---|
| Bedroom for 1 person | 13.0 m² |
| Bedroom for 2 people | 15.0 m² |
| Bedroom for under 10 years of age (let in connection with one of the rooms above) | 4.64 m² – 6.5 m² |
Additional Requirements
- Room size calculations only include areas where the ceiling height is greater than 1.5m and only account for usable space.
- All rooms used for sleeping accommodation must have:
- Natural ventilation
- Natural lighting and an unobstructed outlook
- Space to accommodate:
- A bed
- A wardrobe (unless a built-in wardrobe or cupboard of adequate size is provided)
- A chest of drawers
- Room measurements refer to usable space and exclude areas occupied by en-suite facilities.
Additional information:
- The minimum bedroom size for 2 people sharing is set nationally at 10.22 m².
- For couples, the Council will undertake an HHSRS assessment for any room less than 11.0 m² to determine if the limited space presents a Category 1 or Category 2 hazard.
- For non-couples, an HHSRS assessment will be conducted for any room less than 13.0 m².