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