Supplementary Planning Documents
Biodiversity and Trees SPD (Adopted March 2025)
The SPD was adopted on 20th March 2025 to provide further guidance and detail for the provision of biodiversity and trees within development proposals, supporting the implementation of planning policies contained within the adopted Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan Part 1 2018-2037 Development Plan Document (November 2023).
Hard copies of the Biodiversity and Trees SPD, Consultation Statement and Adoption Statement are available to view at Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX, at Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EN and at 54 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AD.
Housing SPD (Adopted November 2024)
The SPD was adopted on 19th November 2024 to provide further guidance and detail for development proposals in addressing housing needs and affordable housing delivery. This SPD focuses on the housing policies of the adopted Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan Part 1 Development Plan Document (November 2023).
Intensive Livestock and Poultry Farming SPD (Adopted November 2024)
The SPD was adopted on 19th November 2024 to provide detailed information and guidance for assessing the impacts of intensive livestock and poultry unit proposals. This SPD supports the implementation of Policy LP14 of the adopted Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan Part 1 Development Plan Document (November 2023).
Intensive Livestock and Poultry Farming SPD
Current Guidance
Suffolk County Council Parking Standards Supplementary Guidance (2014) which has been adopted and made operational as non-statutory technical guidance with immediate effect by both Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Councils
Supplementary Planning Guidance on Provision of Outdoor Recreation Facilities & Open Space (2010)
View further information regarding developer contributions to infrastructure