Supplementary Planning Documents
Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) form part of the Local Development Framework (LDF). They may cover a range of issues (thematic or site specific) which provide further clarity and detail to policies in Development Plan Documents (DPD).
They can be produced more quickly than Development Plan Documents and are not subject to independent examination, although they must undergo thorough community consultation. As a result they do not have the same status as Development Plan Documents, but are still material considerations when assessing development proposals.
Although there is not a formal requirement to undertake a Sustainability Appraisal, the Council may decide to produce a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) screening document. This assesses the potential implications of the plan against environmental considerations and aims to guide the plan away from areas of environmental sensitivity.
Page last updated on 25 May 2012
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