Informal Planning Advice

These documents do not have the same legal status as SPD's and SPG. Nevertheless, they provide useful information on various aspects of planning and the form of development.

Planning and Community Safety

In March 2006, a guidance note was approved setting out how the layout and design of development can contribute to the reduction in crime and the fear of crime, and discourage anti-social behaviour, by creating safer places.

Planning and Community Safety

Planning for Farm Diversification

On 4 July 2005 an informal guidance note was approved to advise farmers on how to bring forward schemes to diversify their activities and the issues that need to be addressed in the consideration of planning applications.

Planning for Farm Diversification

Stratford-upon-Avon Waterfront Masterplan

On 8 December 2003 the District Council adopted a masterplan, produced jointly with Warwickshire County Council, setting out a design-led vision for the future of the Waterfront public realm and in the context of the anticipated proposals for the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Stratford-upon-Avon Waterfront Masterplan

Stratford-upon-Avon Town Design Statement

On 30 September 2002 the District Council adopted a Design Statement prepared by representatives of the town's residents. It analyses the character of the town and seeks to influence the nature of new development.

Extending Your Home - a guide for householders

Planning Advice Note - Extending Your Home - April 2008

For further information please contact the Planning Policy team on 01789 267575, by emailing planning@stratford-dc.gov.uk, or by fax on 01789 260330.