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Supplementary guidance
The council has a series of plans which supplement the Development Plan. These plans provide additional detail to demonstrate how the council’s planning policies will be implemented, or provide further information to assist applicants.
Adopted guidance
Emerging guidance
Interim planning guidance
Development briefs
The council intends to prepare (independently or in partnership with land owners) development briefs for sites which have been identified in the Managing Development document site allocations. Development briefs will provide further guidance to support and promote regeneration for sites earmarked to provide key infrastructure.
Adopted guidance
South Quay Masterplan (SPD)
The South Quay Masterplan was adopted as a supplementary planning document by Cabinet on 6 October 2015.
Further information regarding the SPD can be viewed on the South Quay Masterplan page.
East of the Borough Area Action Plan
The council is in the early stages of producing an Area Action Plan for the East of the Borough. As part of this, we are running a Sites for Change consultation, through which you can submit suggestions of sites to be considered for inclusion. Details of this consultation can be found here. The consultation will run from 11 July 2019 to 23 August 2019.
Whitechapel Vision masterplan
The Whitechapel Vision masterplan was adopted as a supplementary planning document by Cabinet on 4 December, 2013.
Further information on the consultation process can be viewed on the Whitechapel Vision Masterplan SPD webpage.
Fish Island area action plan
The Fish Island area action plan (FI AAP) was adopted as a development plan document (DPD) by the council on 19 September, 2012. From 1 October, 2012, the FI AAP formed part of the Local Plan for the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC).
Further information on the examination and adoption process can be viewed on the Fish Island APP examination and adoption page.
Bromley-by-Bow masterplan supplementary planning document
The Bromley-by-Bow masterplan was adopted as a supplementary planning document by the council on 16 May, 2012. From 1 October, 2012, the Bromley-by-Bow masterplan now forms part of the Local Plan for the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC).
Planning obligations supplementary planning document
The planning obligations SPD was adopted on 11 January 2012 and amended on 6 September 2016. The SPD explains the council's approach to planning obligations and aims to clarify the types of planning obligations that may be sought and the methodology for calculating the amount of these obligations.
Emerging guidance
- East of the Borough Area Action Plan (Sites for Change consultation, Summer 2019)
Affordable housing supplementary planning document
Due to changes in government policy and a challenging economic climate, the council has prepared a draft affordable housing supplementary planning document (AHSPD) to ensure that the council can continue to maximising affordable housing delivery and that the new homes built are genuinely affordable for those in housing need.
The draft AHSPD was approved by cabinet on 10 April, 2013 to undertake statutory consultation from 20 May 2013 to 2 July 2013.
Further information on consultation can be viewed on the Consultation and Engagement page.
Interim guidance
The following documents were prepared prior to the adoption of the Local Plan and adopted as interim planning guidance. They are used for the purpose of development management and are used alongside the Local Plan to determine planning applications.
Draft Millennium Quarter public realm guidance manual/street plan (2008)
The Millennium Quarter masterplan (2000) was revoked on 6 October 2015 following adoption of the South Quay masterplan. However, the draft Millennium Quarter Public Realm Guidance Manual (2008) will continue to be used to inform development across the South Quay area.
Wood Wharf masterplan (2003)
Whitechapel masterplan (2007)
Aldgate masterplan (2007)
Bishopsgate goods yard (2009)
East of the Borough Area Action Plan
The council is in the early stages of producing an Area Action Plan for the East of the Borough. As part of this, we are running a Sites for Change consultation, through which you can submit suggestions of sites to be considered for inclusion. Details of this consultation can be found in the consultation area. The consultation will run from 11 July 2019 to 23 August 2019.
Other guidance
Environmental impact assessment guidance
Inclusive design guidance
Flood risk management