Codes of Practice
- Guidance on the Use of On-Site Renewable Technologies (adopted June 2008)
- Guidance on Refuse Storage for New Residential Developments (adopted February 2008)
- Code of Practice on Developer Contributions (adopted April 2007)
- Education Contributions Code of Practice (adopted February 2007)
Supplementary Planning Guidance Codes of Practice
Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) provides additional guidance and details on how sites should be developed, clarify how policies will be interpreted and set out procedures that should be followed. No sustainability appraisals were prepared. Each draft SPG involved formal public consultation over a six-week period and amendments were made as a result of comments received.
Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) provides additional guidance and details on how sites should be developed, clarify how policies will be interpreted and set out procedures that should be followed. No sustainability appraisals were prepared. Each draft SPG involved formal public consultation over a six-week period and amendments were made as a result of comments received.
- Affordable Housing (adopted March 2004)
- Please see clarification notes below.
- Public Open Space, Sport & Recreation (adopted March 2004)
- Please see clarification notes below.
On 22 June 2005, Full Council approved clarification of the interpretation for these adopted Codes of Practice in order to clarify areas of ambiguity and to set out the Council’s position from which to negotiate in planning applications. This clarification does not formally amend the adopted Codes of Practice but will provide informal advice to developers prior to planning applications being submitted. It will be a material consideration to interpret and complement the adopted Codes of Practice.
On 12 February 2008, Executive approved clarification/amendment of the Provision of Open Space, Sport & Recreation Code of Practice SPG. It exempts Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and Community Land Trusts (CLTs) from the requirement to provide open space for new affordable housing in specific circumstances.
- Agricultural Workers Dwellings SPG (adopted October 1997)
If you would like to know more about the Local Development Framework and be kept informed of its key stages, then please complete and return a Contact Information Form. It can be posted to the Planning Policy Team at the Civic Centre, Barnstaple; faxed to 01271 388333; or completed online.
