Housing SPD
Planning system update
Our new planning system is now live. We are currently managing a high volume of applications, consultation responses, and local land charges search requests as we complete the transition to the new system.
If you notice any issues while using the service, please let us know. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
The Housing supplementary planning document (SPD) can help if you are preparing or reviewing a planning application for a residential extension or conversion. It can be used by:
- Applicants
- The public
- Design professionals
- Planning officers
The SPD encourages high quality design and dwelling standards and can help you to prepare a successful planning application. Detailed guidance for applicants undertaking rear extensions, works to basements and roof extensions are included in this document.
We have also provided further non-legal guidance on planning and other matters relating to basement extensions, which refers to the guidance given in the Housing SPD. The Planning Portal website provides the most up-to-date information on permitted development rights including an interactive householder guide.
The SPD was adopted in November 2016.
