Introduction
1.1 Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) were introduced by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (2004) as part of reforms to the planning system. One of the functions of an SPD is to provide further detail/guidance on policies and proposals within the development plan. SPDs must be consistent with national planning policies as well as local policies set out in the development plan.
1.2 This SPD is one of a suite of SPDs that have been prepared in accordance with the Local Planning Regulations (SI 2012 No.767) and National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework), conforming and responding to all relevant local and national policies, and based upon a robust and up-to-date evidence base. This SPD forms part of the Local Development Framework (LDF) for South Ribble. It should be considered alongside policy in the Central Lancashire Core Strategy and the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Development Plan Documents (DPDs) - now referred to as the Local Plan. The SPD guidance should therefore be taken into consideration from the earliest stages of the development process of any site, including any purchase negotiations and preparation of schemes seeking pre-application guidance.
1.3 This SPD on Policy B2 - Village Development has been produced in accordance with all national and local regulations, policy and guidance in mind. Once adopted, this SPD should be afforded significant weight as a material consideration in determining planning applications.