We have a range of additional planning policy guidance prepared to supplement policies in local plan, some of which is formally adopted and some informal guidance.
Some documents deal with specific topics or types of development, while others are site or area specific. In all cases we will have regard to the requirements of the relevant guidance when determining applications for development. Anyone considering submitting a development proposal is encouraged to familiarise themselves with any SPD or SPG which might affect their proposals.
SPDs provide additional planning policy guidance, which supplements the policies in development plan documents. They form part of the LDF. A list of the currently adopted SPD documents can be downloaded below.
Mitigation Strategy for European Sites [4.81MB]
Housing Design, Density and Character [1.47MB]
Ringwood Town Access Plan [4.62MB]
Ringwood Local Distinctiveness [16.35MB]
New Milton Local Distinctiveness [7.52MB]
Totton Town Centre Urban Design Framework [5.39MB]
Fordingbridge Town Design Statement [4.21MB]
Lymington Local Distinctiveness [21.15MB]
Supplementary Planning Guidance documents (SPG) have also been formally adopted. However, they do not have SPD status and do not form part of the LDF. A list of the current guidance can be downloaded below.
Hyde Village Design Statement [2.63MB]
Hordle Village Design Statement [4.4MB]
Breamore Village Design Statement [12.61MB]
Milford on Sea Village Design Statement [3.19MB]
In addition you should familiarise yourself with the following topics and guidance which may affect your proposals.
Open Space Maintenance Fees and Charges [73.69KB]
Local Enforcement Plan [191.93KB]
Conservation Areas and Character Assessments
Blashford Lakes Strategic Management Plan [3.7MB]
Housing Standards Review (Code for Sustainable Homes) [36.94KB]
Cranborne Chase AONB Management Plan
In 2018, the following three SPDs were published in draft form to allow for early public consultation and to provide additional information in support of the Council's policies and proposals in the Local Plan 2016-2036 Part 1: Planning Strategy:
Mitigation for Recreational Impacts Strategy SPD [2.25MB]
Guide to Developer Contributions SPD [646.11KB]
Strategic Sites Masterplanning SPD [11.37MB]
You can read our planning guidance for householders, businesses and developers, including information on permitted development rights.
You can also view or comment on a planning application.
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