What is supplementary planning documents?

What is supplementary planning documents?

Supplementary planning documents (SPDs) provide more detailed advice or guidance on how policies in the Local Plan should be implemented. However, they do not form part of the Local Plan and they cannot introduce new planning policies into the Local Plan.

Is the Nppf part of the development plan?

The starting point for decision making remains the existing development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The NPPF is a material consideration of significant weight and provides guidance for local planning authorities in drawing up plans and determining planning applications.

Is a supplementary planning document a development plan document?

Supplementary planning documents are capable of being a material consideration in planning decisions but are not part of the development plan.

What is supplementary planning guidance?

The council has produced supplementary planning guidance (SPG) and supplementary planning documents (SPD) that provide further guidance about the implementation of specific planning policies or development in specific areas/sites.

What are planning documents?

The plan document is the written record of the planning process and must describe how the plan was prepared for each jurisdiction, including the schedule and activities that made up the plan’s development as well as who was involved in the process.

What is an SPD in planning?

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) are planning policy documents which provide supplementary guidance to policies in the Local Plan.

Is the NPPF a statutory document?

It is non-statutory guidance, but is an important material consideration in local planning authorities’ decision-making.

Where does the NPPF apply?

The policies set out in this framework apply to the preparation of local and neighbourhood plans and to decisions on planning applications. The NPPF covers a wide range of topics including: housing, business, economic development, transport and the natural environment.

Is an SPD a local development document?

A non-statutory document that can form part of the local development framework. SPDs cover a wide range of issues giving detailed guidance on how policies or proposals in development plan documents will be implemented.

What are development plan documents?

Development Plan Documents are prepared by local planning authorities and outline the key development goals of the local development framework. Development Plan Documents include the core strategy and, where needed, area action plans.

What is an SPG document?

Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) supplements specific policies in the Local Plan 2003 and may be taken into account as a material consideration when decided on planning applications. We have published a number of documents to help you in the planning process.

How do I write a planning document?

Checklist: Planning a Document

1. Determine your document’s purpose.
2. Plan your document’s design to support this purpose.
3. Identify your document’s audience.
4. Identify your audience’s expectations.
5. Decide what format your document will require (include layout, margins, line spacing, font styles, etc.).

Can a supplementary planning document be part of a development plan?

Supplementary planning documents (SPDs) should build upon and provide more detailed advice or guidance on policies in an adopted local plan. As they do not form part of the development plan, they cannot introduce new planning policies into the development plan. They are however a material consideration in decision-making.

How are SPDs used in the development plan?

The glossary of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) describes SPDs as “Documents which add further detail to the policies in the development plan. They can be used to provide further guidance for development on specific sites, or on particular issues, such as design.

What are the paragraphs in the National Planning Policy Framework?

Paragraphs 17 to 19 of the National Planning Policy Framework describe the plan-making framework which allows flexibility in the way policies for the development and use of land are produced. Paragraph: 001 Reference ID: 61-001-20190315

When does a neighbourhood plan become a statutory development plan?

Neighbourhood plans, when brought into force, become part of the statutory development plan for the area that they cover.