Issue - decisions
North Herts Design Code SPD
17/06/2026 - NORTH HERTS DESIGN CODE SPD
RESOLVED: That Cabinet:
(1) Noted the outcomes of the consultation on the draft Design Code SPD, as contained in the Statement of Consultation at Appendix A.
(2) Adopted the Design Code SPD, attached as Appendix B.
(3) Revoked the 2011 Design Supplementary Planning Document.
(4) Granted delegated authority to the Director: Place, in consultation with the Executive Member for Place, to make any minor non-material corrections to the Design Code SPD as considered necessary for publication and publicity in accordance with the relevant regulations.
REASONS FOR DECISIONS:
(1) To allow the Design Code SPD to be adopted to support delivery of the policies in the adopted Local Plan and ensure that developer contributions for development schemes are secured appropriately where they are necessary.
(2) To ensure the SPD is presented in advance of the Government’s final cut-off of 30 June 2026 for any SPDs to be adopted under the outgoing legacy planning system.