Supplementary Planning Documents

The Open Space Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was adopted on 07 February 2023 and provides detailed advice for how new residential development should meet public open space requirements, in accordance with Policy H4 (opens new window) of the Local Plan Part 2. The guidance includes when and how on-site and off-site provision will be required, and how much it will cost. Please note that the off-site contributions within the document have been increased (as they are index linked to the Retail Prices Index) and the latest contributions must be used and these are available to view on our Planning obligations and developer contributions page.

• Open Space Supplementary Planning Document
• Open Space SPD adoption statement (OpenDocument text) [68KB] (opens new window)
• Open Space SPD consultation statement (OpenDocument text) [77KB] (opens new window)
• Open Space Strategic Environmental Assessment screening report
• Open Space SPD Habitat Regulations Assessment screening report (OpenDocument text) [48KB] (opens new window)