Climate Change, Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy SPD
Read the Climate Change, Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy SPD 2024 (PDF, 1 MB)
This SPD contains guidance for Local Plan policies. It sets out:
- an overview of the policies covering sustainable development
- the information you should submit if you're applying for planning permission
- a questionnaire for non-major developments
The questionnaire can be used for all non-major developments, including householder developments. Not all the questions will apply to every type of development but applicants should complete as many questions as possible. Applicants for householder extensions should complete questions 6a to 6g of the questionnaire as a minimum.
We adopted the SPD on 3 October 2024. Read the meeting minutes and public consultation comments we received. (opens new window)
You may also wish to read our adoption statement (PDF, 127 KB) or our consultation statement (PDF, 564 KB).
Visit the consultation webpage (opens new window) to learn more about the consultation on the SPD.
We also carried out a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) on the SPD. Read our determination statement (PDF) [1MB] (PDF, 1 MB).
Notice of Withdrawal for the 2020 SPD
In accordance with Section 15 (2) of The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended) Guildford Borough Council hereby gives notice of the withdrawal of the Climate Change, Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy SPD 2020. The SPD has been withdrawn because it has been superseded by the Climate Change, Sustainable Design, Construction and Energy SPD (2024).
Additional documents
Decision makers will assess Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) against DEFRA Non-statutory guidance for site waste management plans (2008) (PDF, 115 KB).