Supplementary Planning Documents

Following the adoption of the Borough Plan (2011-2031) in June 2019, a number of Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) were adopted. These will be subsequently updated, to align with new national planning policy and the up-to-date Local Plan (Borough Plan Review (2021-2039)) in due course. A Heritage SPD is also being prepared.

SPDs provide additional detail and guidance to Local Plan policies:

  • Affordable Housing SPD (2020)
  • Air Quality SPD (2020)
  • Concept Plans for Strategic Allocations SPDs (16 documents) (2020)
  • Planning for a Healthier Area - Hot Food Takeaways SPD (2020) 
  • Sustainable Design and Construction SPD (2020)
  • Health Impact Assessment SPD (2021)
  • Open Space and Green Infrastructure SPD (five documents) (2021)
  • Transport Demand Management Matters - Parking Standards SPD (2022)
  • Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan SPDs:
    • Abbey Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan SPD (2022)
    • Bedworth Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan SPD (2022)
    • Bulkington Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan SPD (2022)
    • Hawkesbury Junction Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan SPD (2022)
    • Nuneaton Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan SPD (2022)
  • Arbury Design Code SPD (2022)
  • Shopfronts and Advertisement Design Guide Part 1 (1994)
  • Shopfronts and Advertisement Design Guide Part 2 (1994)
  • Local Validation Checklist (2024)

Copies of the adopted SPDs, associated adoption statements and draft screening assessments can be viewed online.

Hard copies of the documents are also available for public inspection by pre-booking an appointment at Nuneaton Town Hall, Coton Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5AA. Appointments are available between 9:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday. Please call 024 7637 6376 to book an appointment.