Supplementary planning documents

Supplementary Planning documents

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) explain in more detail how policies in the Council's adopted Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document will be applied.

Climate Change SPD

The Climate Change SPD outlines how new developments in the borough can contribute to reducing the effects of climate change and adapting effectively to a changing climate. This SPD was adopted on April 25, 2024. It has been developed to expand upon and provide detailed guidance to applicants on implementing the Core Strategy strategic policy SP 'Climate Change and Transport' from the Core Strategy (2009).

Design of residential extensions and new residential development

The purpose of this document is to elaborate on the design policies set out in the Core Strategy and in particular Policy EN1. It is intended to be a practical guide to help achieve high standards of design across the whole Borough and is aimed at a wide audience which includes home owners, architects, developers and those affected by planning proposals.

Flooding

The purpose of the Flooding SPD is to elaborate on Policy LO1 set out in the Council's Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (DPD). It is intended to ensure that the Council provides clear guidance on the factors which need to be taken into account in preparing and determining applications for development in areas of flood risk. The SPD in particular provides further guidance on how flood risk may be managed.

Housing Size and Type SPD

The purpose of the Housing Size and Type SPD is to elaborate on Policy HO4 set out in the Council's Core Strategy and Policies DPD. It is intended to ensure that the Council secures the right mix of dwellings providing one, two, three and four plus bedrooms in new development, so that, together with the existing housing stock, the housing needs of the Borough are best met. The SPD in particular provides further guidance on the dwelling mix required in developments which incorporate an element of affordable housing.

Future SPDs

There are no current plans to produce any further SPDs at the present time.