Supplementary Planning Documents

This page provides information on Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD). SPDs supplement policies and proposals in Development Plan Documents and may take the form of site development briefs, or issue-based documents.

Introduction

Supplementary Planning Documents should expand or add further details to policies set out in development plan documents, but do not carry development plan status. The guidance they contain may be used as material considerations in the consideration of planning applications.

Supplementary Planning Documents are non-statutory documents which are not subject to independent examination and do not have Development Plan status. However, they will be subject to a thorough process of public consultation, in accordance with the Council's Statement of Community Involvement, and will be subject to Sustainability Appraisal. They can also be 'material considerations' when making decisions about new development.

Residential Development Supplementary Planning Document

The aim of the Residential Development SPD is to ensure that a high standard of design is achieved through all residential development that takes place in the borough.

Residential Development Supplementary Planning Document

Conservation Areas Supplementary Planning Document

The aim of the Conservation Areas SPD is to provide policy guidance to ensure that the character and appearance of the Conservation Area will be maintained through effective management.

Conservation Areas Supplementary Planning Document

Employment Sites Supplementary Planning Document

The aim of the Employment Sites SPD is to provide policy guidance for each of the Borough Council's Identified Employment areas, and ensure that the 'right' development takes place in the most appropriate locations.

Employment Sites Supplementary Planning Document (PDF Document, 865.1 Kb)

Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document

The aim of the Developer Contributions SPD is to provide guidance to applicants about the types of planning obligations that may be sought as part of a legal agreement when considering the impacts of a development upon the local areas.

Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document