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).
Climate Change SPD (pdf, 7.88 MB)
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.
Design of Residential Extensions and New Residential Development (pdf, 1.74 MB)
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.
SEA Determination Statement (pdf, 36.61 KB)
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.
Housing Size and Type SPD (pdf, 397.38 KB)
Parking standards
Managing the Development of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Consultation on the Managing the Development of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) SPD ran from 28 January to 26 February 2026. The Council hope to adopt the document in March 2026.
Affordable Housing SPD
The Council are working with consultants JJ Viability to produce an Affordable Housing SPD. Consultation is likely to take place during May and June 2026.