Supplementary planning documents (SPDs)

Our householder development SPD sets out the policies and guidance that might apply to those seeking an amendment or extension of their home, into a format which makes things easier to search and understand.

This was adopted by cabinet on 7 July 2025 and replaces the 2015 Technical Update to the Residential Design Standards.

View the supporting documents for the SPD below:

• adoption statement
• cabinet report
• consultation report – part 1
• consultation report – part 2  
• equality impact and needs analysis