Supplementary planning documents and guidance

The council has prepared and has adopted a number of Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) to provide further guidance on policies set out in Local Plan documents..

This supplementary planning document provide guidance on the broad policy, development and design parameters that should guide any development proposals in the Cavalry Barracks site. Read about the planning brief

 

Supplementary Planning Documents 

Residential Extensions Guidelines SPD 2017

As of Wednesday 20th December 2017 a new version of the Residential Extensions Guidelines has been adopted and is now a material planning consideration where relevant. This supersedes the 2003 version of this document with immediate effect.

Read more about the Residential Extension Guidelines

Shop front design guidelines - January  2013
This provides guidance and examples for the design of high quality shop fronts.

Download the shop front design guidelines SPD

Air quality - March 2008
The air quality SPD provides you technical advice air quality can affect your planning application. It will let you know if an air quality assessment will be needed to accompany your development proposal.

Download the air quality SPD

Planning obligations and CIL SPD
This supplementary planning document (SPD) gives guidance on how planning obligations or Section 106 (S106) agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) will work alongside each other.

Feltham MOD Planning Brief - August 2017

This supplementary planning document provides guidance on the broad policy, development and design parameters that should guide any development proposals in the Feltham Ministry of Defence site.

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) SPD - November 2017

This Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) provides detail on the Council's approach to HMO's supporting policy in the adopted Local Plan (2015) on how the Council will assess proposals for conversion to Houses in Multiple Occupation that require planning permission (large HMOS with more than 6 occupiers that require planning application in any instance, and smaller HMOs (3 to 6 unrelated people) that require planning permission in the Borough due to confirmed Article 4 Directions). 

Emerging Character, Sustainability and Design Codes SPD

This Supplementary Planning Document  is an update to our existing 2014 Urban Context and Character Study. It updates the character assessment and will also propose design codes for the borough. This updated study will play a crucial role in shaping future development to ensure that it responds positively to our borough’s character and is of high-quality, sustainable design. 

A final adoption consultation is currently being undertaken between 16th June and 31st July 2023. Details on how to access this can be found at the project webpage. This SPD is being consulted on alongside the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation SPD and the Hounslow and Brentford masterplans. Information about these consultations can be found here.

Emerging Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation SPD

This Supplementary Planning Document will facilitate the delivery of sustainable, zero carbon buildings which are adapted to the changing climate, by providing detailed advice on building fabric and services – complementing the broader design guidance for new developments set out in the new Hounslow Character, Sustainability and Design Codes SPD. These SPDs will also inform the development and implementation of the Programmes set out in the Corporate Delivery Plan (adopted July 2022) such as Low Carbon Neighbourhoods, Liveable Places, the Asset Review and Localities Review.  These all contribute to Hounslow’s Prosperity and Place Framework for regeneration and growth. More information about the project can be found at the project webpage.

Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on how this supplementary planning document supports those aims between 16th June and 31st July, which you can do so by responding to this consultation

Other guidance documents

Recycling and Refuse Guidance
This provides guidance regarding collection, storage capacity requirements, storage areas, and vehicle access for applicants when preparing planning applications. 

Download the Recycling and Refuse Guidance

 

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If you have any questions, please contact us.

Spatial Planning & Infrastructure Team
Housing, Planning & Communities Services
Chief Executive's Directorate
London Borough of Hounslow
Hounslow House
7 Bath Road
Hounslow
Middlesex
TW3 3EB

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