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What are Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD)?

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) expand or add details to policies laid out in Local Plans. These may take the form of design guides, area development briefs, a master plan or issue-based documents. For example, SPDs can cover topics such as affordable housing or residential extensions.

Five topic-based SPDs have been adopted by the council so far:

The council and partners have also prepared masterplans and development briefs to guide the development of specific sites identified in the Allocations Document:

In addition to the above, various studies and reports prepared as part of the Local Plan evidence base may also be a material consideration when determining planning applications.

Is there any guidance on providing new housing?

Yes. A Housing Needs Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has been prepared to support the implementation of revised policies H1-H3 of the East Riding Local Plan Update.

The SPD is provided below along with its supporting documents:

Is there any guidance on the provision of new open space as part of new developments?

Yes. A Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has been prepared to provide guidance on the provision of open space as part of new housing developments.

The SPD informs the application of revised Policy C3 (Providing public open space for leisure and recreation) of the East Riding Local Plan Update and is available below.

Providing Open Space on New Housing Developments SPD 2025 v1.1 (pdf 3.3mb)

February 2026: Please note that Appendix H (Form LT1) and Appendix I (Form LT2) have been updated to be consistent with the definitions of play spaces used through the SPD.

A separate copy of the flowchart provided in Appendix E of the SPD is provided below:

Flowchart - Providing Open Space on New Housing Developments (pdf 189kb)

A calculator has been provided to help applicants determine the amount and type of open space that will be required on a housing proposal. The calculator provides advice in accordance with the SPD and should be used for guidance only. Applicants are encouraged to use the council’s pre-application service for a more detailed response to a draft proposal.

Open Space Calculator v2.2 (excel 139kb)


Is there any guidance on transport issues and new development?

The Sustainable Transport Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) Update adopted in December 2024 provides guidance on transport and travel planning.

This SPD provides guidance on producing a Transport Assessment, Travel Plan and Construction Traffic Management Plans needed in support of a planning application. The document also helps ensure proposed developments design for appropriate levels of parking.

Sustainable Transport SPD - December 2024 (pdf 5.57mb)

Previous transport guidance along with the associated supporting documents are available to view below:


Supporting documents

A number of supporting documents are available to view alongside the supplementary planning document.

Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Report (pdf 349kb)

Habitat Regulations Assessment (pdf 134kb)

Adoption Statement (November 2024) (pdf 62kb)

Sustainable Transport SPD Update Consultation Statement (pdf 356kb)

Previous transport guidance

The previously adopted Sustainable Transport SPD (2016) along with the associated supporting documents are available to view below:

Sustainable Transport SPD (2016) (pdf 642kb)

A number of supporting documents are available to view alongside the supplementary planning document.

Sustainability Appraisal Screening Report for the Sustainable Transport SPD (pdf 161kb)

Sustainable Transport SPD Adoption Statement (pdf 95kb)

Sustainable Transport SPD Consultation Statement (pdf 349kb)

What is the approach to development and flood risk and surface water?

The council has prepared a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), to set out the process that will be followed when considering flood risk.

The SPD, adopted in November 2021, provides a step-by-step guide for applicants, planning officers and developers on how to apply local and national planning policy and guidance using, amongst other evidence, the council's Strategic Flood Risk Assessment.

Flood Risk Sequential and Exception Test - Supplementary Planning Document (pdf 5.2mb)

In addition, the Environment Agency has also provided information on what to include in a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) and has prepared an FRA template and guidance note. These can be found on the Planning Portal.

Updated flood data and guidance

In early 2025 the Environment Agency published a number of outputs from its National Flood Risk Assessment 2 (NaFRA2). This included a number of datasets to support the national Flood Map for Planning and included revised Flood Zones 2 and 3.

It also included other datasets that have an impact on planning decisions. As such, the council has prepared a note to identify how it will take account of these new NaFRA2 datasets in the light of data already published within the Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA).

Flood Risk Data Update - September 2025 (pdf 200kb)

Changes to government guidance were made at the end of 2025 in respect of flood risk. Amongst the changes, a new paragraph was added (027a), which provides further detail on how to identify an area of search for the application of the sequential test.

This supports the approach taken in the council's Flood Risk Sequential and Exception Test SPD but provides an alternative approach for the consideration of non-major housing development proposals.

It states that, "For a non-major housing development, it would not usually be appropriate for the area of search to extend beyond the specific area of a town or city in which the proposal is located, or beyond an individual village and its immediate neighbouring settlements."

The file below sets out an initial starting point for considering an interpretation of ‘immediate neighbouring settlements’ for individual villages.

Area of search - Immediate neighbouring settlements (excel 29kb)

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)

The council has also prepared a planning note and standing advice on how sustainable drainage systems should be taken account of in new developments. The note provides guidance on how the Government's standards for SuDS and surface water drainage will apply in the East Riding.

The note can be accessed on our design of surface water drainage systems page.


Supporting documents

A number of supporting documents are available to view alongside the supplementary planning document.

Flood Risk Sequential and Exception Test - Adoption Statement (pdf 62kb)

Flood Risk Sequential and Exception Test - Consultation Statement (pdf 350kb)

Flood Risk Sequential and Exception Test - SEA and HRA (pdf 425kb)

Is there any guidance on developer contributions and planning obligations?

Yes. The council has prepared a draft Planning Obligations SPD, outlining the council’s approach to securing planning obligations from new developments.

The SPD provides guidance to applicants and stakeholders on which contributions may be expected from a proposed development and directs users to relevant guidance and policy documents for further information.

The Planning Obligations SPD is provided below, along with some supporting documents. An Education Contributions Calculator has also been provided to provide applicants with the estimated contribution that may be required from new developments towards education provision. The calculator should be used for guidance only.

What are the plans for the land southeast of Beverley?

A development brief has been prepared for the land to the southeast of Beverley, which is allocated in the Allocations Document (ref: BEV-K). The brief will be used to inform any planning applications for developing the site.

A consortium of landowners has prepared the brief to illustrate how the site can deliver a mixed-use development comprising housing, employment, open space and recreation, and a Park & Ride facility. The final version of the brief has been prepared following a period of public consultation in Summer 2015.

Development brief for land southeast of Beverley - December 2015 (pdf 7.1mb)

Schedule of the responses

We have also prepared a schedule of the responses received on the draft brief, together with an officer comment.

Schedule of consultation responses to draft development brief (pdf 139kb)

What are the plans for the land southwest of Beverley?

A masterplan has been prepared for the land to the southwest of Beverley. The masterplan will guide the development of allocations BEV-J, BEV-L and BEV-Q. In total, the land is allocated to provide around 1,900 new homes, significant areas of open space and an extension to Keldmarsh Primary School.

The final version of the masterplan has been prepared following a period of public consultation in Summer 2015, and was formally adopted by the council as a supplementary planning document in July 2016. The masterplan was then revised and adopted in May 2019. Revisions relate only to the infrastructure costs and provision to reflect a more up to date position.

These amended costs are set out in Section 8 of the revised SPD with amended explanatory wording contained within Section 7.

South West Beverley Masterplan SPD - Revised May 2019 (pdf 18mb)


Supporting documents

A number of supporting documents are available to view alongside the masterplan.

Schedule of consultation responses to draft masterplan (pdf 684kb)

Adoption Statement - South West Beverley Masterplan SPD (pdf 101kb)

Consultation Statement - South West Beverley Masterplan SPD (pdf 281kb)

Revised SA SEA HRA Scoping Report - South West Beverley Masterplan SPD (pdf 594kb)

What are the plans for the land north of Bridlington?

The Land to the North of Bridlington Masterplan has been prepared and adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) by the council on 12 December 2017. The adopted SPD provides further guidance on the development of housing allocations BRID-A and BRID-B to the north of Bridlington. The document will be an important material consideration in the determination of planning applications. In total, the land is allocated to provide around 1,400 new homes on an area just under 56 hectares. This represents one of the key areas of housing growth within the Local Plan.

Land to the North of Bridlington Masterplan December 2017 (pdf 13.8mb)


Supporting documents

A number of supporting documents are available to view alongside the supplementary planning document:

Adoption Statement (pdf 51kb)

Consultation Statement (pdf 90kb)

Screening Document for Sustainability Appraisal, Strategic Environment Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment (pdf 119kb)

What are the plans for the land northwest of Bridlington?

The Land North of Easton Road, Bridlington Masterplan was originally prepared in 2011 and covers the area previously known as BRID10 in the former East Yorkshire Borough Wide Local Plan. The vast majority of this area now forms part of the allocated site BRID-C in the East Riding Local Plan, though this site incorporates some additional land.

There is currently no timetable for preparing an updated masterplan for the whole of BRID-C so this document from 2011 is provided to help applicants with designing schemes for new development within the site boundary. It provides useful information and guidance on access, design issues and constraints. It is not a formal supplementary planning document, but the council will give it appropriate weight when making decisions on relevant planning applications to ensure that developments do not prejudice the comprehensive development of the site.

Land North of Easton Road Bridlington Masterplan (pdf 16mb)


Has guidance been prepared for the Lower Derwent Valley?

The Lower Derwent Valley Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was adopted by the council on 16 January 2018. The adopted SPD has been prepared to add further guidance to policies ENV2 (Promoting a high-quality landscape) and ENV4 (Conserving and enhancing biodiversity and geodiversity) of the East Riding Local Plan Strategy Document.

These identify that the Lower Derwent Valley is an internationally important area for nature conservation and is recognised as a discrete area of environmental and landscape value. Whilst the guidance contained within the SPD has been prepared jointly with Natural England, City of York Council, North Yorkshire County Council and Selby District Council, it covers only that part of the Lower Derwent Valley that is located within East Riding of Yorkshire. It outlines the importance of the Lower Derwent Valley and the existing protection afforded to the area through the planning system, which includes guidance on:

  • identifying development proposals that could have an impact on the Lower Derwent Valley; and
  • the biodiversity and landscape enhancements which could be delivered through the planning system to ensure new development protects and enhances the Lower Derwent Valley.

Lower Derwent Valley SPD (Adopted Jan 2018) (pdf 6.4mb)


Supporting documents

A number of supporting documents are available to view alongside the supplementary planning document.

Lower Derwent Valley Adoption Statement (pdf 166kb)

Lower Derwent Valley Consultation Statement (pdf 206kb)

SEA HRA Screening report (pdf 119kb)

What are the plans for the land to the North East of Driffield?

The Land Northeast of Driffield Masterplan has been prepared and adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) by the council on 4 September 2019. The adopted SPD provides further guidance on the development of housing allocation DRF-B to the north of Driffield. The document will be an important material consideration in the determination of planning applications. In total, the land is allocated to provide around 800 new homes on an area just under 46 hectares. This represents one of the key areas of housing growth within the Local Plan.

The masterplan, adoption statement and supporting screening document for sustainability appraisal, strategic environment assessment and habitats regulations assessment are available below:

Land North East of Driffield Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document (pdf 6.3mb)


Supporting documents

A number of supporting documents are available to view alongside the masterplan.

Adoption Statement (pdf 131kb)

Consultation Statement (pdf 155kb)

North East Driffield Masterplan SA SEA HRA Scoping Report (pdf 178kb)

What are the plans for Alamein Barracks West of Driffield?

Public consultation on the Alamein Barracks Draft Masterplan SPD closed on Friday 8 January 2021. The council will consider all responses received before finalising the SPD. All responses will be made publicly available to view on the council’s website. We will manage your personal date in line with our privacy notice.

The draft SPD provides further guidance on the development of housing allocation DRF-I. The masterplan will provide an indicative 360 new homes on an area just over 31 hectares. This represents one of the key areas of housing growth within the Local Plan. Once adopted, the masterplan will be an important material consideration in determining planning applications to ensure piece-meal development of the large site does not take place and all relevant infrastructure and facilities are provided at the appropriate time.

The draft masterplan, a copy of the response form and supporting Sustainability Appraisal, Strategic Environment Assessment and Habitats Regulation Assessment are available below:

For a brief summary of the Alamein Barracks Masterplan view the following Story Map.

Alamein Barracks Draft Masterplan (pdf 11mb)

Alamein Barracks Masterplan SA SEA HRA Scoping Report Draft (pdf 181kb)

Alamein Barracks Masterplan Consultation Statement (pdf 187kb)


What are the plans for Bridlington town centre and marina?

As part of the Local Plan, the council produced an Area Action Plan (AAP) for Bridlington. The Bridlington Town Centre AAP sets out the council's course of action for the future planning of Bridlington town centre and contains the proposals for development projects and spatial planning policies up to 2021.

Alongside the AAP, a Bridlington Town Centre and Marina Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has also been prepared. It provides detailed design guidance for the delivery of the development proposals set out in the AAP. All those proposing development within the AAP area will be required to follow the design guidance set out in the SPD. The aim of this design guidance is to assist developers in producing scheme proposals which will comply with the policies contained in the AAP.

Bridlington Town Centre and Marina Supplementary Planning Document (pdf 12mb)

Please note: that a number of elements from the Bridlington AAP are no longer being pursued. Please review the latest Annual Monitoring Report for the latest position.


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