Sustainable Development SPD

SD SPD CoverIn September 2009 the Council adopted its second Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), the Sustainable Development SPD. It covers various aspects of delivering sustainable development through the planning system, dealing with sustainable design and construction, energy, waste management, water resources and drainage. It provides detailed guidance and supporting information for the public, developers, planners, architects and other agents in submitting and considering planning applications.

The SPD was produced in accordance with other Local Development Framework (LDF) policies found in the Core Strategy and Development Policies Development Plan Documents (DPDs). It was also subject to a Sustainability Appraisal undertaken independently by Land Use Consultants. That report should be read in conjunction with the SPD.

All applications for major developments, i.e. non-domestic buildings above 1,000m2 or 10 dwellings or more, MUST be submitted with a completed Sustainability Checklist, found at the back of the SPD. This is to show issues of sustainable energy and CO2 emissions have been addressed. It is recommended however that all planning applicants complete it. Many of the suggested ideas will improve the value of your building, save you money, and limit the effects of climate change on your home or business.

Documents to download:

These documents are available to purchase. Please see the Document Price List (PDF 27kB) Opens in a new window for prices.

Further information:

For Planning Permission issues, contact the Development Management team on planning@hambleton.gov.uk. For issues relating to Sustainability and Climate Change please view the Sustainability Section or contact the Sustainable Development Officer on sustainable.development@hambleton.gov.uk. For energy efficiency, renewable energy and other sustainable building advice see the Energy Saving Trust Opens in a new window website or call their advice centre free on 0800 512 012

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Planning Policy
Hambleton District Council
Civic Centre
Stone Cross
Northallerton
DL6 2UU
Tel: 0845 1211 555
Email: planning.policy@hambleton.gov.uk

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