On 9th December 2009 Dudley Council adopted its Glass Quarter Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) as part of the Council’s Local Development Framework.
It is the aim of this SPD to provide a framework to guide development and investment in the Glass Quarter whilst recognising and retaining its unique heritage, in order for it to evolve as a visitor destination to the benefit of local residents, businesses and visitors. The draft SPD expands on a number of key policies within the current Unitary Development Plan (UDP) (2005), principally with respect of Design and Development, Historic Environment and Employment and Economy. Its key role will be to provide more guidance and detail on how the policies within the UDP should be implemented with respect to the Glass Quarter.
An Urban Historic Landscape Characterisation (HLC) Study was conducted to form part of the evidence base for the SPD, this can be accessed from the following link:
Glass Quarter Urban HLC.
The draft Glass Quarter SPD was prepared, accompanied by a Statement of Consultation, and taken out to public consultation for a 6 week period between 18th September and 30th October 2009.
During this consultation a number of responses were received and which, through analysis, have been broken down into separate issues. A number of the comments made within these representations have been incorporated into the SPD as amendments to the text. A summary of all the responses received, the Council’s response and any amendments are detailed in the Consultation Statement which can be viewed at the bottom of this page.
A copy of the adopted Glass Quarter SPD, along with the Adoption Statement and Consultation Statement are available to view and download at the bottom of this page.
Copies of the SPD and related documents can also be viewed at Reception, DUE, 3 St James’s Road, Dudley, DY1 1HZ; the Council House, Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge, DY1 1LQ; Dudley Council Plus, Castle Street, Dudley, DY1 2AA; and the main Dudley libraries. Copies can also be obtained by contacting the Council’s Planning Policy Section, details available below.
