Revised Design of New Development Supplementary Planning Document (Design SPD)

The Revised Design SPD is an important document in the Local Development Framework, providing clarity on several adopted Core Strategy policies as well as ‘saved’ Local Plan policies.  It sets out the detailed approach for the design of new development in the Borough; its buildings, public and private spaces. It sets out how the location, form and type of all new development in Darlington should be considered through the design process to help achieve a high quality, distinctive, safe and sustainable, built and natural environment.

The Design SPD is a material consideration when the Council considers development proposals and planning applications. The current version, adopted in July 2011, replaces the original version, adopted in July 2009. The revised SPD, the formal adoption statement and the Regulation 18(4)(b) (‘consultation statement’) can be viewed by clicking on the appropriate links below

Design of New Development Supplementary Planning Document [pdf document, 3mb]

Please note: this document contains all the words of the adopted document, but some of the illustrative material is missing. A finalised version of the document will appear here soon.

Supporting documents

The revisions to the 2009 Design SPD were limited in their nature, extent and impact. As a result, the assessment work listed above remains valid.

Darlington Characterisation Study

High quality design in new development should reflect the best of Darlington’s urban and rural buildings, townscapes and landscapes to help reflect Darlington’s character and local distinctiveness.
The Darlington Characterisation Study [pdf document, 1.3mb] identifies and describes positive features of Darlington’s existing built environment to create broad character zones across the Borough.

The Study is a good starting point to help make sure the design of new development contributes positively to the character of the Borough.

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