House Extensions Supplementary Planning Document

The council recognises that the occupiers of dwellings may wish to modify or extend their homes to provide accommodation that suits their needs.

In seeking to meet these needs the council also has to consider the impact of such works on immediate neighbours and the local environment. To ensure consistency and fairness the council believes that the standards set out in the SPD will ensure that the impact on neighbouring residents is limited and acceptable, that the design and appearance of extensions will make a positive contribution to the local environment, and that the needs of homeowners are met.

The provisions of this SPD will be implemented primarily through the development control process and the determination of planning applications.

The House Extensions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was adopted by the council on 19 July 2006 and is available to download at the bottom of the page.

In addition the council has produced, following a period of consultation, a Personal Circumstances Guidance Note which gives further guidance on when and how personal circumstances will be taken into account in determining planning applications.

PLEASE NOTE - from 1 October 2008 national regulations changed relating to when planning permission is required for householder development. Section 4 of the SPD has therefore been superceded. For current guidance on when planning permission is required please refer to the Householders Guide via the Planning Portal.

Printed copies of the SPD are also available to view:

• At Salford Libraries
• At Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford (opening times: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm)

If you would like to purchase a printed copy of the House Extensions SPD it is available at a cost of £7.00 each including packaging and postage To order a copy, please email plans.consultation@salford.gov.uk or send a cheque or postal order, crossed and marked 'Account Payee' and made payable to Salford City Council, to the address at the bottom of the page.

Who to contact

Name

Spatial Planning

Address

Sustainable Regeneration Directorate
Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
Salford
M27 5BY
Map to this location

Telephone

0161 793 3782

Email

plans.consultation@salford.gov.uk

This page was last updated on 24 February 2011