| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | September 2008 |
| See more in | Development planning |
| Author | John McCarthy, School of the Built Environment, Heriot-Watt University |
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| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Supplementary Planning Guidance/Docs
Purpose
Purpose
This knowledge builder will inform its audience of the purpose, nature and advantages of the use of Supplementary Planning Guidance/Supplementary Planning Documents within spatial planning.
Benefits
Planning Policy Statement(PPS)1: Delivering Sustainable Development indicates that supplementary planning guidance can help to achieve high quality design as well as local distinctiveness in England. The same is true elsewhere in the UK.
Audience
This knowledge builder is primarily aimed at planning and related professionals working in the public or private sectors whose work involves the use, interpretation or production of Supplementary Planning Guidance/Supplementary Planning Documents.
Learning method
A thorough UK-wide overview of a subject which will help planners build up their knowledge of supplementary planning guidance and offer high quality plans in tune with local requirements. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading and web site links are provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).





