South Pennine Moors SPA/SAC Planning Framework SPD

The South Pennine Moors SPA/SAC Planning Framework SPD provides guidance and information to enable planning officers and developers to understand the necessary steps that need to be taken to ensure compliance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended by The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019) ('the Habitats Regulations'). 

The SPD relates to the South Pennine Moors, which are classified as a Special Protection Area (SPA) and designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). 

Policy SC8 of the adopted Core Strategy sets out a zonal approach to development which may affect the South Pennine Moors SPA/SAC. The SPD sets out the recommended developer contribution (tariff) payable in order to avoid or mitigate any adverse impacts on the internationally protected species and habitats, that arise from development that falls within these zones. The monies collected will be used to fund a series of measures as part of the strategic mitigation strategy for the management of the SPA/SAC.

Further information on how to use the SPD, the different development zones and the developer contribution (tariff) will be available shortly on the Development Management pages of the Council’s website.

The Council adopted the South Pennine Moors SPA / SAC Planning Framework Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) on 4 January 2022.   

The formal adoption statement and documents are below which details the consultation undertaken, availability of documents and any matters relating to Judicial Review: