Public Realm Credits SPD
Supplementary Planning Document on Public Realm Credits – Operating a system in Westminster
On the 12th May 2011 Westminster City Council adopted the Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) ‘Public Realm Credits – Operating a system in Westminster.’
The adoption of this Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) marks the implementation of the Public Realm Credit System in Westminster. It sets out how a public realm credit system will be operated in the City of Westminster and provides a framework for incentivising early private capital investment to assist the council in enhancing the city’s public realm as an important economic asset. The system is designed to encourage developers and landowners to invest in the council’s priority public realm schemes on the proviso that they will be eligible to apply for their investment to be registered as a public realm credit. The credit may then, subject to a number of conditions, be used to offset a future planning obligation requirement to pay a financial contribution towards public realm improvement works. This Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) provides a comprehensive methodology for obtaining and using public realm credits for both applicants and officers.
In accordance with the relevant regulations a Consultation Statement and Adoption Statement for the SPD have been prepared:
- Public Realm Credits SPD Consultation Statement May 2011
- Public Realm Credits SPD Adoption Statement May 2011
Applying for a Public Realm Credit
As set out in the SPD, applicants are required to make a formal application to apply for a public realm credit:
Applications should be made in writing and returned to:
Public Realm Credit Applications
City Planning Delivery Unit
Westminster City Council
City Hall
64 Victoria Street
London, SW1E 6QP
Applicants should note that a public realm credit application cannot be progressed until all of the necessary supporting information and the application fee is received. The public realm credit application guidance notes set out in detail the level of supporting information that is required. These will be reviewed as the public realm credit system is brought in to operation to ensure that the council has sufficient information to assess applications.
In accordance with the relevant legislation any person with sufficient interest in the decision to adopt the Supplementary Planning Document listed above may apply to the High Court for permission to apply for judicial review of the council’s decision to adopt it. Such an application must be made promptly and in any event not later than three months after the date on which the Supplementary Planning Document was adopted.
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