Trees and Development Sites SPD
Trees and Development Sites SPD - adopted January 2009 [PDF, 1MB] (pdf format)
This SPD was adopted by us to provide guidance to support Development Plan Documents that have now been replaced by the South Cambridgeshire Local Plan 2018. This SD is still a material consideration when making planning decisions.
What is the Trees and Development Sites SPD?
The Trees and Development Sites SPD [PDF, 1MB] gives guidance to applicants and agents preparing development proposals that may affect trees, including protected trees (for example, those covered by Tree Preservation Orders or sited within a Conservation Area) and trees that are unprotected but of significance. It also guides owners of protected trees on the application process and criteria used to assess those applications.
Adoption of the Trees and Development Sites SPD
The Council adopted the Trees and Development Sites SPD on 15 January 2009.
The adopted SPD takes account of any representations received during the public consultation. To see a summary of representations received and our replies, visit Cabinet Meeting - 15 January 2009.
Adoption Documents
- Trees and Development Sites SPD - adopted January 2009 [PDF, 1MB]
- Adoption statement [PDF, 79Kb]
- Statement of Consultation [PDF, 0.7MB]
- Final Sustainability Appraisal [PDF, 0.2MB]
- Sustainability Appraisal Adoption Statement
- Habitats Regulations Assessment [PDF, 3MB]