Issue details
Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document Interim Update
To undertake a focussed and interim update of
the current Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document
2015 as previously amended in 2019 and 2023. The proposed
amendments to the SPD incorporate updates to the education chapter
including early years facilities, SEND and home to school
transport, a new chapter on primary health facilities, minor
updates to the affordable housing chapter to reflect the revised
NPPF to reflect changes in national policy and more up to date
information; and other minor update changes to reflect indexation
in the green infrastructure, tree replacement and training and
skills contributions. Following consultation minor changes have
been made. The report seeks approval of the interim updates to the
SPD for adoption.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026
Decision Type: Key Decision;
Decision due: Not before 10th Feb 2026 by Cabinet Member for Built Environment, Housing and Sustainable Development
Lead director: Executive Director - Sustainable Communities
Contact: Richard Daone, Planning Policy Team Leader Email: Richard_Daone@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225 477546.
Consultation process
The draft SPD has been subject to statutory
public consultation pursuant to the Town and Country Planning
(Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 for 6 weeks . The post
consultation changes have been prepared in consultation with
various Council Services. The Monitoring Officer, S151 Officer and
Cabinet Member have been consulted in preparing this Single Member
Decision Report.
Consultees
Full public consultation on the draft
amendments to the SPD.
EFP Reference: E3684