Supplementary Planning Documents

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). 

Housing SPD

Adoption Statement

Consultation Statement

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

Adoption Statement

Consultation Statement

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