Decision details

As a result of the preparation of the Sefton Local Plan and the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework, a number of our existing SPGs are no longer relevant or up to date. They therefore need to be formally revoked by the Council.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Head of Regeneration and Housing on proposals to revoke a number of obsolete Supplementary Planning Guidance notes currently in force in Sefton that are no longer required.

Decision Made:

Reasons for Decision:

Many of the Supplementary Planning Guidance notes were adopted in 2003 and relate to the soon to be superseded Sefton Unitary Development Plan. Whilst some have resulted in successful development being carried out in the Bedford / Queens and Klondyke Housing Market Renewal Initiative neighbourhoods, there is no funding to carry out the proposals for the Knowsley / Peel /Linacre Area. Others are inconsistent with the National Planning Policy Framework or the emerging Sefton Local Plan. As a result they are no longer required and should be revoked.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

One alternative would be not to revoke the Supplementary Planning Guidance notes. However as they are mostly out of date, they would be given little weight in the decision making process. This would lead to confusion when people are seeking policy advice in relation to planning applications.