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Unitary Development Plan, Proposals Map & SPG

The Unitary Development Plan (UDP) is a statutory document that plays a major role in shaping the future of the city.  It shows what every piece of land in the city can be used for.  The plan was adopted on 13th November 2002.

Under the new planning system, the UDP is a 'saved plan', which means it is a Development Plan Document (DPD) within the current Local Development Framework. Under the new planning system, the UDP will be gradually replaced by new DPDs and SPDs but at this time it remains the most commonly used document for making planning decisions in Liverpool.  

SPDs (Supplementary Planning Documents) are used to provide further detail to policies and proposals contained in a DPD. 

The UDP comes with a Proposals Map that shows which policies apply to certain areas of Liverpool.

There are three ways to get a copy of the UDP and the Proposals Map:

  1. You can buy a copy of the UDP and Proposals Map by telephoning the Development Plans team on 0151 233 3021 or by emailing them on development.plans@liverpool.gov.uk

  2. You can get an interactive version of the UDP and Proposals Map from the Planning Portal.  

  3. Or you can download each chapter of the UDP as below.           

Explanatory Note & Contents (PDF [21.2Kb] opens in new window)  
Chapter 1: Introduction (PDF [44.9Kb] opens in new window) 
Chapter 2: National & regional planning context (PDF [255.4Kb] opens in new window)
Chapter 3: Corporate policy context (PDF [261.6Kb] opens in new window) 
Chapter 4: Environmental context & appraisal of the UDP policies (PDF [248.2Kb] opens in new window) 
Chapter 5: Strategic objectives & policies (PDF [118.5Kb] opens in new window) 
Chapter 6: Economic regeneration (PDF [147Kb] opens in new window) 
Chapter 7: Heritage & design in the built environment (PDF [419Kb] opens in new window) 
Chapter 8: Open environment (PDF [174.5Kb] opens in new window) 
Chapter 9: Housing (PDF [334.8Kb] opens in new window)
Chapter 10: Shopping (PDF [128.7Kb] opens in new window) 
Chapter 11: Transport (PDF [376.5Kb] opens in new window) 
Chapter 12: Community facilities (PDF [78.2Kb] opens in new window)
Chapter 13: Environment protection (PDF [395.9Kb] opens in new window) 
Appendix A: District centre definition (PDF [33.8Kb] opens in new window)
Appendix B: Use classes (PDF [32.2Kb] opens in new window) 

Supplementary Planning Guidance Notes

A number of Supplementary Planning Guidance notes (SPGs) have been written to go with the UDP. These give more details about the policies within the Unitary Development Plan, and have been written after public consultation and inquiry. 

You can download the SPG's here.

House Extensions (PDF [19.2Kb] opens in new window) 
Sheltered Housing (PDF [14.3Kb] opens in new window) 
Residential Care Homes (PDF [17.2Kb] opens in new window) 
Childcare Facilities (PDF [16.8Kb] opens in new window) 
Access for All (PDF [26.5Kb] opens in new window) 
Trees and Development (PDF [20Kb] opens in new window) 
Conversion of Buildings into Flats and Bedsits (PDF [22.6Kb] opens in new window) 
Car and Cycle Parking Standards (PDF [28.1Kb] opens in new window) 
Shopfronts (PDF [19.2Kb] opens in new window) 
New Residential Development (PDF [28.6Kb] opens in new window) 
Bed and Breakfast and Hostel Accommodation (PDF [19.6Kb] opens in new window)
Merseytram Line 1 (PDF [1.5Mb] opens in new window)
Planning Advice Note on Refuse Storage and Recycling Facilities in New Developments (PDF [27.2Kb] opens in new window)
Planning Advice Note for Developers on Developing on Contaminated Land (PDF [119.6Kb] opens in new window)

We are sorry that the Liverpool Urban Design Guide, which has been adopted as SPG, is not available to download from this website.  However, printed versions of all Supplementary Guidance Notes (including the Liverpool Urban Design Guide) are available from the reception of Millennium House, 60 Victoria Street, Liverpool L1.