Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)

What are SPDs?

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) are intended to expand upon policy or provide further detail to policies in adopted Development Plan Documents (DPDs). When adopted, SPDs form part of the Local Development Framework but do not have development plan status and are not subject to independent examination.

Stages in the production of an SPD:

  1. Evidence gathering and preparation of draft SPD and draft Sustainability Appraisal.
  2. Public consultation on the draft SPD and draft Sustainability Appraisal (6 weeks).
  3. Consider representations received and finalise SPD and Sustainability Appraisal.
  4. Adoption of SPD.

Adopted SPDs

Currently thirteen SPDs have been adopted:


If you would like a further explanation on our SPDs, or any other matter relating to the Local Development Framework, please either e-mail the Planning Policy section on ldf@scambs.gov.uk (this link will open in a new window), or phone (01954) 713183.

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