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Reformed EU Cohesion Policy aims at delivering a coherent investment policy to achieve the goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy and to reduce regional disparities. Spatial indicators present a means for measuring progress towards agreed policy goals, and for supporting integrated place-based approaches to policy implementation. Despite the wide range of spatial indicators available, development of a standardised approach in support of Cohesion Policy has received little empirical attention. A set of key indicators has been identified in a stakeholder-driven process using five case study territories. The methodological approach applied is presented and the resulting indicators critically appraised with regards to their applicability and potential for assisting improved integration between Cohesion Policy and spatial planning.