Hea 08 Private space

(residential only)

Number of credits available	Minimum standards
1	Yes

Aim

To provide an external space which gives occupants privacy and a sense of wellbeing.

Assessment criteria

The following is required to demonstrate compliance:

One credit

The outdoor space (private or semi-private) must comply with the following requirements:

1.a

Is of a size that allows all occupants to sit outside

1.b

Is accessible for all occupants, including wheelchair users

1.c

Is accessible only to occupants of designated dwellings.

The outdoor spaces need to be adjacent, or in close proximity to the dwellings and meet the minimum size requirements (see Compliance notes).

Checklists and tables

None.

Compliance notes

Ref	Terms	Description
Shell and core (non-residential and residential institutions only)
CN1	Applicable assessment criteria	Both options: This issue is not applicable. Refer to Appendix D – Shell and core project assessments for a more detailed description of the shell and core assessment options.
Residential - Partially fitted and fully fitted
CN2	Applicable assessment criteria - Single and multiple dwellings	Both options: All criteria relevant to the building type and function apply. Refer to Appendix E – Applicability of BREEAM New Construction to single and multiple dwellings, partially and fully fitted for a more detailed description of residential assessment options.
General
CN3	Extensions to existing buildings	There are no additional or different requirements to those outlined above specific to extension projects.
CN3.1	Minimum space requirements	Subject to any higher requirements arising from national regulations or established national best practice, these are to be set at a level which is compliant with the following: For private space: 1.5m² per bedroom For semi-private space, i.e. shared access by all dwelling occupants: 1.0m² per bedroom.
CN3.2	Outdoor spaces	The following are representative examples of outdoor spaces: A private garden A communal garden or courtyard, providing a pleasant and secluded environment large enough for all occupants of designated dwellings to share and designed in a way that makes it clear that the space is only to be used by occupants of designated dwellings Balconies Terraces (roof or other) Patios.
CN3.3	Non-compliant outdoor space	'Juliet' balconies generally do not comply with the criteria as they are too small to provide an external space. Enclosed areas, such as conservatories, do not comply with the criteria.
CN3.4	Accessible only to occupants of designated dwellings	The design of the space, its boundaries and its relationship with the designated dwelling should make it clear that the space is only for the use of occupants.

Methodology

None.

Evidence

Criteria	Interim design stage	Final post-construction stage
All	Drawings or a copy of the specification confirming: The number of bedrooms served by the outdoor space That the outdoor space meets the minimum size requirements and is located adjacent or close to the dwelling AND Where a shared outdoor space is provided, details of the security and control arrangements for access.	BREEAM Assessor’s site inspection report and photographic evidence or ‘as-built’ drawings.

Criteria

Interim design stage

Final post-construction stage

All

Drawings or a copy of the specification confirming:

The number of bedrooms served by the outdoor space

That the outdoor space meets the minimum size requirements and is located adjacent or close to the dwelling AND

Where a shared outdoor space is provided, details of the security and control arrangements for access.

BREEAM Assessor’s site inspection report and photographic evidence or ‘as-built’ drawings.