Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area SPD

Read the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area Avoidance Strategy 2017 Supplementary Planning Document.  (PDF) [5MB] (opens new window)

This SPD contains guidance for developers whose work could impact the Thames Basin Heaths SPA. It contains avoidance and mitigation measures to protect the area from negative impacts of development.

Learn more about Special Protection Areas

You may also wish to read the following documents relating to the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area SPD: 

• Natural England SANG guidelines August 2021 (PDF) [1MB]
• Equalities Impact Assessment for the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area Avoidance Strategy 2017 SPD (PDF) [1MB]
• Consultation Statement for the strategy (PDF) [1MB]
• Adoption Statement for the strategy (PDF) [80KB]
• Natural England Strategic Access Management and Monitoring Project-tariff guidance (PDF) [115KB]
• Thames Basin Heaths SPA delivery framework (PDF) [436KB]
• TBH SPA Avoidance Strategy SPD 2017 SEA and HRA determination (PDF) [152KB]
• Natural England's standing advice on Appropriate Assessment (PDF) [305KB]