What is a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)?
An SPD provides guidance on planning policies in the Local Plan. It can be:
- appraisals of particular areas
- planning briefs for specific sites or
- topic-based supplementary planning guidance notes.
This SPD is provides advice to improve accessibility. It provides guidance for designers and developers. It guides them to design environments with easier access to buildings and facilities. The SPD applies to the whole borough of Harrow.
- View the Access for all SPD
SPDs are non-statutory documents. They are not independently examined. They do not have Development Plan status. But, SPDs are subject to thorough public consultation.
This is in line with our Statement of Community Involvement. It must also be consistent with national and regional planning policies.
SPDs are not statutory documents. But, they are considered in planning applications.
Request a copy of an SPD
You can buy a bound copy of the SPD for £10.00 including postage and packaging. To request a copy, contact our planning policy team.
Accessible homes
Some homes are wheelchair accessible. They are built to a higher standard of accessibility. These homes are suitable for wheelchair users. This is with or without adaptation to meet a user's specific needs).
For more details, see the Accessible homes SPD.