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Supplementary Planning Guidance and Supplementary Planning Documents

SPGs and SPDs

Supplementary guidance is produced to give more detail on the application of policy, either for specific sites or on specific subjects. SPD and SPGs do not have 'development plan' status but are subject to public consultation and are 'material considerations' in the determination of planning applications. Older stye Supplematry Planning Guidance (SPG) is gradually being replaced by newer style Supplementary Planning Documents  (SPDs).

Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG)

Transitional arrangements introduced in 2004 allow the council to 'save' policies and associated guidance until replaced by new adopted policies and guidance.  We currently have adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) on Affordable Housing and the North Site Brief and an associated North Site Affordable Housing Brief.  These SPGs will continue to be used as guidance to support relevant planning applications whilst relevant saved policies are in place, or until the South Worcestershire Development Plan or new Supplementary Planning Documents replaces them.

Affordable Housing SPG (June 2004) 

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the implementation of the Council's affordable housing policies (for new housing development). Linked to Saved Policy CN2 in the adopted Malvern Hills District Local Plan.

North Site Development Brief) (2004)

The purpose of this document is to provide the council's broad planning and urban design requirements for the redevelopment of the former MoD North Site. Linked to Saved Policy DS7 in the adopted Malvern Hills District Local Plan.

North Site Affordable Housing Brief  (September 2004)

The purpose of this document is to provide detailed guidance regarding the required make-up of affordable housing provision on the North Site.  Linked to Saved Policy DS7 in the Malvern Hills District Local Plan.

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD)

House Extensions SPD (4 August 2006)

 

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to householders on extensions. Linked to Policy CN9 in the adopted Malvern Hills District Local Plan. The SPD was re-adopted on the 4th August 2006 for the reasons set out in the attached Adoption Statement.

 

Developer Contributions and Planning Obligations SPD (5 December 2006)

 

This SPD was provides detailed policy guidance on the nature and level of contributions (usually either land or financial) required from development sites. Linked to Policy DS18 in the adopted Malvern Hills District Local Plan.

 

Open Space SPD (5th August 2008)

 

This SPD sets out the Council’s approach to securing open space, sport and recreational facilities through new housing development. The guidance forms the basis for negotiation with new housing developers for contributions towards the provision of appropriate open space, sport and recreational facilities and their long term maintenance, as referred to in policies CN12 and CN13 of the adopted Malvern Hills District Local Plan.

 

The Re-use of Rural Building SPD  (4 August 2006)

 

This SPD provides guidance on the re-use and conversion of rural buildings.  Linked to Policy EP6 in the emerging Malvern Hills District Local Plan.

 

The Shop Front Design Guide SPD (11th April 2011)

 

This SPD, which was prepared in partnership with the district’s three Civic Societies, sets out guidance for the design of shopfronts across the whole district. The SPD will be taken into account as a material consideration during the assessment of development proposals for shops.

 

Education Contributions SPD (3 April 2007) 

 

New housing developments usually create an increase in demand for public services, including the provision of school facilities. The district council, in partnership with Worcestershire County Council, is keen to ensure that the provision of school facilities keeps pace with new housing growth.

 

Malvern Community Hospital, Lansdowne Crescent Concept Statement SPD (4 August 2006)

 

The purpose of this document is to provide detailed guidance regarding the Malvern Community Hospital Site in Landsdowne Crescent, Malvern.

Design guidance provides advice and information to promote a high standard of design and a high quality and sustainable environment. A' concept statement' is one form of design guidance and sets out a simple, clear framework of the kind of place that new development should create. It is a brief explanation of how development on that site should contribute towards sustainable development. Concept statements explain how the policies and objectives of the Local Plan or Local Development Document should apply to each specific site, in order to deliver the best possible economic, social and environmental benefits. Concept statements are less detailed than development briefs, focussing more on the environmental assets of the site and the development principles.

 
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This page was last reviewed 25 February 2013 at 10:50 by Elizabeth Murphy.
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