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The SPD is broken down into the following four parts:
The structure of this Residential Alterations and Retrofit SPD
1.7 Document navigation
Designed with the aim of being easy to use and understand, this document contains the following elements:
Policy references
Policy boxes at the beginning of each chapter indicate the key relevant policies in the London Borough of Waltham Forest Local Plan Part 1. Users of this document are advised to have regard to all relevant policies in the Local Plan and London Plan.
Guidance pages
Guidance pages throughout the document provide advice on a range of different types of extensions and alterations. The different types of advice are detailed further below in section 1.8.
Retrofit considerations
Retrofit considerations pages throughout the document show examples of measures you could take alongside your home extension or alteration to achieve a sustainable and energy efficient home. These opportunities are above and beyond the mandatory and advisory requirements.
Case studies
Case studies are included, showcasing exemplar home alteration projects that have successfully integrated retrofit measures.
Glossary
A Glossary with key terms can be found towards the end of the document.
1.8 Guidance
Design guidance is key to ensuring that exemplar design principles are delivered throughout all stages of development. The guidance in this document is intended to support proposals that are of exemplar design quality and build on the policies of the Local Plan Part 1.
Numbered paragraphs shaded pink throughout the document indicate guidance that has been carefully drafted to assist with decision making.
There are two types of guidance included in this document:
X.X.X
Text shown in dark pink is guidance that must be followed in order to comply with adopted planning policy.
A ‘must’ is mandatory and represents an essential requirement to be met in order to comply with adopted planning policy.
X.X.X
Text shown in light pink is an opportunity which it is advisable to consider.
A ‘should’ is advisory or a requirement that is encouraged to be met in order to comply with adopted planning policy.
Design code
The guidance pages in this document contain ‘design code’. This describes set of simple, concise, and illustrated design requirements that provide parameters for the development of a site or area.
Design code in this document builds on the policies of the Local Plan Part 1 to provide more detailed guidance on home alterations and extensions. It aims to support applicants in Waltham Forest in achieving planning permission and proposals that are of exemplar design quality.
1.6 Document structure
The SPD is broken down into the following four parts:
The structure of this Residential Alterations and Retrofit SPD
1.7 Document navigation
Designed with the aim of being easy to use and understand, this document contains the following elements:
Policy references
Policy boxes at the beginning of each chapter indicate the key relevant policies in the London Borough of Waltham Forest Local Plan Part 1. Users of this document are advised to have regard to all relevant policies in the Local Plan and London Plan.
Guidance pages
Guidance pages throughout the document provide advice on a range of different types of extensions and alterations. The different types of advice are detailed further below in section 1.8.
Retrofit considerations
Retrofit considerations pages throughout the document show examples of measures you could take alongside your home extension or alteration to achieve a sustainable and energy efficient home. These opportunities are above and beyond the mandatory and advisory requirements.
Case studies
Case studies are included, showcasing exemplar home alteration projects that have successfully integrated retrofit measures.
Glossary
A Glossary with key terms can be found towards the end of the document.
1.8 Guidance
Design guidance is key to ensuring that exemplar design principles are delivered throughout all stages of development. The guidance in this document is intended to support proposals that are of exemplar design quality and build on the policies of the Local Plan Part 1.
Numbered paragraphs shaded pink throughout the document indicate guidance that has been carefully drafted to assist with decision making.
There are two types of guidance included in this document:
X.X.X
Text shown in dark pink is guidance that must be followed in order to comply with adopted planning policy.
A ‘must’ is mandatory and represents an essential requirement to be met in order to comply with adopted planning policy.
X.X.X
Text shown in light pink is an opportunity which it is advisable to consider.
A ‘should’ is advisory or a requirement that is encouraged to be met in order to comply with adopted planning policy.
Design code
The guidance pages in this document contain ‘design code’. This describes set of simple, concise, and illustrated design requirements that provide parameters for the development of a site or area.
Design code in this document builds on the policies of the Local Plan Part 1 to provide more detailed guidance on home alterations and extensions. It aims to support applicants in Waltham Forest in achieving planning permission and proposals that are of exemplar design quality.
The structure of this Residential Alterations and Retrofit SPD