Supplementary Planning Guidance and Documents

Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) is non-statutory guidance which supplements policies within the Adopted Local Plan. Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) are similar to the council's existing Supplementary Planning Guidance. They elaborate on the current Adopted Local Plan policies and, in future, Development Plan Documents, with which they must be consistent. Supplementary Planning Documents are capable of being a 'material consideration' in determining planning applications but they are afforded less weight than the Development Plan Documents. As work on the Local Development Framework progresses, 
a number of existing SPGs will be replaced with SPDs and further SPDs will be developed.     

 

Churchfields Masterplan SPD

A Masterplan has been prepared for the Churchfields area of Kidderminster. The purpose of the Masterplan is to set out a detailed design framework for the area to help guide new development. The document will also provide an important part of the evidence base to inform the Kidderminster Central Area Action Plan.

The Masterplan was adopted as an SPD by Council on 28th September 2011.

View the Churchfields Masterplan SPD  (8,801K)

View the Churchfields Masterplan Adoption Statement  (16K)

View the Churchfields Masterplan Consultation Statement  (88K)

Public consultation on the Draft Masterplan took place over six weeks between 26th May and 9th July 2001. In response to some of the comments received, the District Council made a number of amendments to the draft SPD. All representations made and the amended SPD were considered by the Council's Scrutiny Committee and Cabinet at meetings held on the 8th September and 20th September 2011 respectively, before going to Council for adoption.

View a full copy of all the representations received, together with the Council’s response  (239K )

• Planning Obligations

The Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) sets out the Council's approach to securing planning obligations and provides details on the type and level of contributions that will be sought from new development. The SPD was adopted by Council on 28th February 2007 following public consultation in autumn 2006.

View the Planning Obligations Supplementary Document (2,364K)

• Bridge Street Basins Link Development Brief

The District Council has produced a development brief for ‘Bridge Street Basins Link’ in Stourport-on-Severn. The east side of Bridge Street (Bridge Street Basins Link) is identified for redevelopment in the District Local Plan (Policy STC.4). The brief sets out a series of more detailed planning requirements for the site and the key challenges and opportunities.

The Council adopted the brief as a Supplementary Planning Document on 14th December 2005 following public consultation.

View Bridge Street Basins Link Development Brief (6320K)

To view the Bridge Street Basins Link Adoption Statement,  Consultation Statement and Sustainability Appraisal please contact Planning Policy on 01562 732928 or email planning.policy@wyreforestdc.gov.uk

Supplementary Planning Guidance currently available are:

• Design Quality Guidance (June 2004)

The design of new developments within the Wyre Forest District is set for continuing improvement following the adoption of the Design Quality Supplementary Planning Guidance on 30th June 2004. This explains how the Council will secure high quality design to create places and spaces that are attractive, healthy and safe.

View the Adopted Design Quality SPG(7014K)

• Public Realm Design Guide for Stourport on Severn

A public realm design guide for Stourport on Severn was completed in November 2006. The document acts as a companion guide to the Wyre Forest District Design Quality SPG. The Public Realm Design Guide is split into four sections:

Introduction and Baseline (3987K)
Conceptual Framework (2,988K)
Lighting Strategy and Design Codes(958K)
Implementation and Appendices  (4,921K)

• Shop Front Design Guide within the Historic Environment (June 2004)

The Shop-front Design Guide for the Historic Environment seeks to promote high standards in the design of historic shop fronts and sets out the key principles of good shop-front design. The Guidance was adopted by Council on June 30th 2004. For more information contact the Conservation Officer  tel. 01562 732928 or email conservation@wyreforestdc.gov.uk

View the Shop Front Design Guidance within Historic Areas SPG (593K)

• Wyre Forest Cycling Strategy (2002)

The Cycling Strategy sets out the proposed cycle route network for the District, It was adopted in April 2002,  demonstrating a commitment to improving transport choice through the promotion of cycling in the District. Please also see Wyre Forest Cycle Strategy 2004 Annual Review  (2.41MB). 

View the Wyre Forest Cycle Strategy SPG (2.33MB)

• Severn Road Development Brief (2001)

The Severn Road area is identified as a key redevelopment opportunity adjacent to the town centre of Stourport-on-Severn. A Development Brief covering three sites, totalling an area of just over 10ha, was adopted by the Council in 2001. The aim is to achieve a high density, high quality and mixed-use area within the heart of Stourport-on-Severn.

View the Stourport-on-Severn Severn Road Development Brief SPG (9,549K)

• Lichfield Basin Design Guidance (2001)

One of the three sites identified in the Severn Road Development Brief, this site off Mart Lane in Stourport-on-Severn is just over 1.6ha in size and is identified within the first phase (2001-2006) of the housing land release programme of the District Local Plan.  The former canal basin has been re-opened and the remainder of the site is currently being developed for residential use.

View the Lichfield Basin Design Guide  (11MB)

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