Draft Sustainable Transport SPD Update Consultation
ERYC are running a public consultation on an update to the Sustainable Transport Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). The consultation starts on 8th January 2024 and they would like to invite you to review the draft documents and submit any comments you may have by 19th February 2024.
SPDs build upon and provide more detailed advice and guidance on the application of policies in the Local Plan, which are used to determine planning applications. They are a material consideration when determining planning applications.
The Sustainable Transport Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was first adopted in May 2016. This has been a working document for both highway officers and other internal and external users for over seven years and requires a refresh and update. The SPD provides highway advice to planning officers, applicants, their agents and developers alike by providing recommendations from a highway and travel planning aspect. The reason for the update is that some local and national policies have changed or been withdrawn and additional national guidance is available.
The consultation is asking for public and agents’ feedback on the draft update which the Council hopes to adopt as an updated SPD. Once adopted the updated SPD will be considered for planning decisions. This will give applicants more certainty on the details required for applications to be successful, and communities more confidence in travel planning expectations and how sustainable travel should be built into the design of new development.
How to view and comment on the documents
During the consultation period, the Draft Sustainable Transport SPD Update, and supporting documents, will be available online at: https://www.eryc.link/supplementary-planning-documents for viewing and downloading.
To complete the survey online, please go to: https://eryc.link/sustainabletransport.
Alternatively, you can find a printed version of the survey in all libraries and customer service centres in the East Riding, where you can make a copy of the response form.
If you prefer, you can write a letter and send it to: Highway Development Management, AG19, County Hall, Cross Street, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 9BA.
Please note, our preferred method of response is the online survey; this will minimise the use of council resources.
The following Libraries have a full printed version of the Sustainable Transport SPD and the survey for viewing during opening hours:
- Beverley Library
- Bridlington North Library
- Driffield Library
- Goole Library
- Haltemprice Library
- Market Weighton Library
- Withernsea Library
If you have any questions about the Draft Sustainable Transport SPD Update and wish to speak with us, you can join us at the in-person event we are holding between 12:00 and 19:00 on Tuesday 6th February 2024 at Beverley Library.
Comments will be made available on the council website in due course. The council only redacts personal data with respect to email addresses, telephone numbers and signatures. To ensure they can log all responses and keep you informed of progress on the Local Plan, your details will be retained and used in accordance with our privacy notice, available to read at: www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/governance-and-spending/how-we-use-your-information/find-privacy-information/privacy-notice-for-forward-planning/
Following the consultation period, the feedback will be collated and reviewed. Where appropriate, changes will be made to the draft document prior to adoption of the document. It is anticipated that the Sustainable Transport SPD update will be adopted in 2024.
For any information on the Sustainable Transport SPD or the consultation, please contact highway.dm@eastriding.gov.uk or call our support team at 01482 393647.
