The trees and development supplementary planning document (SPD) has been prepared to give information to all those involved in the development process about the standard that Salford City Council requires for new development proposals with specific reference to the retention and protection of trees.
This SPD provides more detailed guidance to support the implementation of the Salford Local Plan: Development Management Policies and Designations (SLP:DMP).
The SPD will be implemented primarily through the determination of planning applications and applications relating to trees in conservation areas and trees protected by a tree preservation orders (TPO).
The trees and development supplementary planning document (SPD) was adopted by the council on 19 July 2006.
Following the adoption of the Salford Local Plan: Development Management Policies and Designations (SLP:DMP) in January 2023, a review was undertaken to determine whether the existing SPDs and other local planning policy documents could continue to be used to assist in the implementation of the new plan. The review concluded that the majority of the trees and development SPD can continue to be applied, with the exception of some parts of policy TD6 which have been superseded by the SLP:DMP. The elements of the SPD which no longer apply are set out in an explanatory note. This note should be read alongside the adopted SPD and can be downloaded below.
If you would like to purchase a printed copy of the SPD please contact us on 0161 793 3782 or email plans.consultation@salford.gov.uk. A charge will be made to reflect the cost of printing and postage.
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This page was last updated on 23 January 2024