Design and Sustainability SPD

The Council has commenced work to prepare a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) on Design and Sustainability to primarily support policy E1 of the Adopted Local Plan. It is intended that the SPD will provide additional guidance to ensure that design and sustainability are fully considered in new developments.

In preparing the SPD, the Council has undertaken two periods of public consultation:

- Issues and Options consultation in early 2007; and
- Draft SPD and Sustainability consultation February - March 2008

A copy of the draft is available to download below, in addition to the various appendices attached to it. This includes detailed pieces of guidance relating to design, in addition to the requirements of the Construction Statement. It also includes an Urban Character Study for Basingstoke. This provides a description of the key characteristics of the residential areas of Basingstoke, outside of the Conservation Areas. This must be used by applicants in putting together proposals for development in the residential areas of Basingstoke and, once adopted, will be a material consideration, against which planning applications will be considered.

A copy of the draft SPD can be downloaded by clicking on the links in the table below, in addition to each of the detailed appendices. Hard copies of the documents are available to view at all libraries in the Borough and are available on request by contacting the Forward Planning Team. In addition, a CD of all of the documents is also available on request.

Some basic feedback has been provided on the table below in relation to the recent public consultation. This sets out which parts of the SPD have been commented on and what level of objection has been received. Where detailed issues have been raised that do not question the fundamental principles of the SPD, then these sections will carry some material weight in determining planning applications. Where comments raise concerns about the validity of the guidance, then little material weight should be applied at this stage.

It is proposed that an updated version of the SPD will be adopted at Cabinet on 30 September 2008 and that the requirements of the SPD will be introduced for planning applications received on or after 1 November 2008. This includes the requirements set out in appendix 9 in respect of the Code for Sustainable Homes / BREEAM.

If you would like to obtain copies or have any queries, please contact Mark Lambert on (01256) 845750 e-mail mark.lambert@basingstoke.gov.uk or Anthony Spruth on (01256) 845573 e-mail anthony.spruth@basingstoke.gov.uk.

Document Name	Content	Consultation Responses
Draft SPD (including Appendices 1-3) 4.31 mbs	The over-arching draft Supplementary Planning Document providing advice and guidance on the application of policies in the Adopted Local Plan in relation to design and sustainability issues, supplemented by a number of detailed appendices	Some comments regarding the length and usability of the main SPD, with particular concern regarding the requirements of the Construction Statement (Code for Sustainable Homes / BREEAM requirements). No significant comments received on Appendices 1-3
Appendix 4 – Conservation Areas 6.06 mbs	Sets out the Council’s aims and policies on the preservation and / or enhancement of the Borough’s Conservation Areas	No significant objections
Appendix 5 – Construction Statements 3.91 mbs	Sets out the detailed sustainability requirements for development, including a checklist for smaller schemes	Objections regarding the levels required, the process for demonstrating conformity and validity in relation to national guidance
Appendix 6 – Storage and Collection of Waste and Recycling 5.40 mbs	Sets out the Council’s requirements for the storage and collection of waste and recycling for new development, including the technical detail of bin sizes and collection vehicle dimensions	No significant objections
Appendix 7 – Places to Live 4.76 mbs	Sets out the design principles to be considered in formulating proposals for new residential areas	Detailed comments, but not questionning fundamental principles.
Appendix 8 – Garage Court Redevelopments 6.10 mbs	Sets out detailed guidance on the redevelopment and / or improvement of communal off-street parking areas	Detailed comments, but not questionning fundamental principles.
Appendix 9 – Sub-Division of Dwellings and Houses in Multiple Occupation 3.97 mbs	Sets out the detailed requirements for the consideration of proposals for the sub-division of dwellings and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)	No significant objections, but requests for additional requirements to assist in decision-making.
Appendix 10 – Residential Annexes 3.88 mbs	Sets out detailed advice for the consideration of proposals for residential annexes	Detailed comments, but not questionning fundamental principles.
Appendix 11 – Industrial Design Guide 4.98 mbs	Sets out detailed advice for proposals to develop or redevelop the industrial areas of Basingstoke	Detailed comments, but not questionning fundamental principles.
Appendix 12 – Shopfronts and Advertisments 4.15 mbs	Sets out detailed advice for proposals for new shopfronts or adverts	No comments received.
Appendix 13 – Extending Your Home 4.54 mbs	Sets out detailed advice on the most appropriate means of adding extensions to your home and also on replacement dwellings in the countryside.	Detailed comments, but not questionning fundamental principles.
Appendix 14 – Countryside Design Summary 4.66 mbs	Explains the design relationship between the landscape, settlement patterns and buildings	Detailed comments, but not questionning fundamental principles.
Appendix 15 – Tall Buildings Policy 12.9 mbs	Sets out guidance on the location and design of tall buildings in Basingstoke	Detailed comments, but not questionning fundamental principles.
Urban Character Study for Basingstoke 66.7 mbs	Identifies the key features which contribute to the character of an area and helps to inform decisions on the types of change an area can accommodate without losing its distinctiveness	Detailed comments, but not questionning fundamental principles.

Documents

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	Design SPD - Issues and Options	967KB
	Sustainability Appraisal	378KB
	Design SPD - SA Scoping	534KB
	Statement of Compliance	1.41MB