Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)
The SPDs listed below provide additional guidance and information relating to the implementation of policies contained in DPDs. They do not form part of the statutory development plan for the city but a material consideration in the determination of planning applications.
- SPD01 - Brighton Centre Design Framework, adopted January 2005
- SPD02 - Shopfront Design, adopted September 2005
- SPD03 - Construction and Demolition Waste, adopted March 2006
- SPD05 - Circus Street and Municipal Market Site, adopted March 2006
- SPD06 - Trees and Development Sites, adopted March 2006
- SPD07 - Advertisements, adopted June 2007
- SPD09 - Architectural Features, adopted December 2009
- SPD10 - London Road Central Masterplan, adopted December 2009
- SPD11 - Biodiversity & Nature Conservation and Development, adopted June 2022
- SPD12 - Design Guide for Extensions and Alterations (updated), adopted January 2020
- SPD13 - Shoreham Harbour Flood Risk Management Guide, adopted September 2015
- SPD14 - Parking Standards, adopted October 2016
- SPD15 - Toad’s Hole Valley, adopted September 2017
- SPD16 - Sustainable Drainage, adopted September 2019
- SPD17 - Urban Design Framework, adopted June 2021
- SPD18 - Hove Station Area Masterplan, adopted November 2021
Below are the key milestones for currently programmed forthcoming SPDs as well as a description of each document. Further SPDs may be produced during the three-year period covered by this LDS subject to need and resources.
Eastern Seafront Masterplan
The preparation of a masterplan for the Eastern Seafront will help support high-quality, innovative regeneration through improving access, activation of the seafront, coherent place-making, environmental enhancement and protection of the world class heritage assets. There is no timescale for this project at present.
Shaping the Future of our City Centre
The preparation of a set of planning rules, known as a Design Code, to guide the design of future buildings and public spaces in the city centre.
- Public consultation in three stages:
Stage 1: ‘Analysis’- Summer 2025
Stage 2: ‘Vision’- Spring/Summer 2026
Stage 3: ‘Code’- Summer/Autumn 2027
- Expected date for Adoption- Summer 2028
Neighbourhood Planning
Neighbourhood planning allows parish councils and neighbourhood forums to draw up a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) for their area; once adopted, these plans become Development Plan Documents and guide decision-taking for the areas covered. Neighbourhood planning is community-led, with support provided by the Local Planning Authority. The timetable for preparing neighbourhood plans, and the primary resources for doing so, are the responsibility of the Parish Council or Neighbourhood Forum.
There are two neighbourhood areas in the city with ‘Made’ Neighbourhood Plans that have been examined, been through a referendum and adopted by the city council, these are:
Four areas of the city are working towards the preparation of neighbourhood plans. These are summarised below.
Hangleton and Knoll
Neighbourhood Area and Forum was designated in November 2018. Forum re-designation was approved in March 2024.
Coldean
Neighbourhood Area and Forum designated in November 2021. A draft plan was consulted on under regulation 14 in June/July 2024.
West Saltdean
Neighbourhood Area and Forum designated in August 2022. A draft plan was consulted upon under regulation 14 in May/June 2024. Regulation 16 consultation is taking place from January to March 2025.
Ovingdean
Applications to form Neighbourhood Area and Neighbourhood Forum have been submitted.
Supplementary Planning Guidance
A number of Supplementary Planning Guidance documents remain material considerations in the determination of planning applications. These are listed below.
SPG02 - External Paint Finishes and Colours, October 1998
SPG10 - King Alfred/RNR Site: Planning Brief, 2002
SPG11 - Listed building interiors, September 2003
SPG19 - Fire Precaution Works to Historic Buildings, May 2004
SPG20 - Brighton Marina, Masterplan for Enhancement