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Contents1. Introduction

2. Preparing your application

3. Residential Development - Alterations and Extensions

4. Residential development - Creation of New Dwellings

5. Conversion of Rural Buildings to Residential Use

6. Non-Residential Development

7. Advertisements and Signage

8. Mixed Use Development

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1 Introduction1.1 What is an SPD?

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Policy 39 Built Environment

Policy 39

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Policy 40 High Quality Design and Safer Communities

Policy 40

1.2 What does this SPD cover?

1.3 Who is the SPD for?

1.4 What is the purpose of this SPD?

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1.5 When would this SPD be used?

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2 Preparing your application2.1 Before applying for planning permission

2.2 Permitted Development Rights (PDRs)

Planning Portal

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2.3 Submitting an application

2.4 How are applications assessed?

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Preparing your application

33.1 Key considerations for all extensions

Complement the original property

Extensions must be subordinate

Neighbour impact

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Windows and doors

Local Character

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3.6 Outbuildings

3.7 Extensions in Conservation Areas

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3.8 Extensions or works to Listed Buildings

3.9 Extensions to non-designated heritage assets

3.10 Extensions to previously converted rural buildings

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4.1 Types of new dwellings

A) Replacement dwellings

B) Small scale development (1-9 dwellings)

C) Large scale development (10 or more dwellings)

D) Conversion of Rural Buildings to Residential Use

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Views, vistas and the setting of heritage assets

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5 Conversion of Rural Buildings to Residential Use

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Further Guidance on the Conversion of Rural Buildings

6 Non - Residential Development6.1 Key considerations

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7 Advertisements and Signage7.1 Key considerations

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7.3 Free standing signage

7.4 Window signs

7.5 Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings

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