Local Plan Process

• Stage 1 – Regulation 18 Notification (Complete)
• Stage 2 – Call for Sites (Complete)
• Stage 3 – Policy and Site Options Development (Complete)
• Stage 4 – First Draft Local Plan (Complete)
• Stage 5 – Final Draft Local Plan (Active)
• Stage 6 – Examination and Adoption (Pending)

What is local planning policy?

Planning policy is the development framework under which decisions on planning applications are made. local – planning policies created by local planning authorities (such as us), parish councils and neighbourhood forums.

When was the Taunton Deane core strategy adopted?

2011 – 2028
This is the most important planning policy document; it sets the vision for the area covered by the former Taunton Deane Borough Council up to 2028.

How is a local plan prepared?

‘ Local plans are prepared by one or more district planning authorities (local planning authorities responsible for district matters). They set out a framework for the future development of an area on a 15-year horizon. In addition, a draft must be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for examination.

How does a local plan work?

The local plan (sometimes called the local development framework) is written and implemented by the local planning authority in close consultation with the community. The high-level part is often called a core strategy. This is based on evidence the authority has gathered and sets out the vision and strategic policies.

What should be included in a local plan?

The Local Plan guides decisions on future development proposals and addresses the needs and opportunities of the area. Topics that Local Plans usually cover include housing, employment and shops and they also identify where development should take place and areas where development should be restricted.

What are local policies?

local policy means any Foreign Policy issued to a Company in a Foreign Jurisdiction in order to comply with laws of such Foreign Jurisdiction.

What is local planning policy framework?

Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) guide planning decisions for local government areas. They include zoning and development controls that provide a framework for the way land can be used. LEPs shape the future of communities and ensure local development is undertaken appropriately.

How long does a local plan take?

The average time taken to adopt a local plan is 19 months, and most local plans take between 13 and 24 months from publication to adoption. National parks feature mostly in the fastest adopted local plans, and this is likely due to their non-contentious nature.

What does a local plan cover?

What is a local government policy?

The policies created by our local governments affect everyone in the community in some way. Public policy determines what services will be provided to the residents and the level of those services, what kinds of development will occur in the community, and it determines what the community’s future will be.

What is the Taunton Deane Borough Council’s planning policy?

This is the most important planning policy document; it sets the vision for the area covered by the former Taunton Deane Borough Council up to 2028. The plan includes strategic policies and large mixed-use land allocations in Taunton and Wellington as well as a small number of high level development management policies.

What is a local plan?

Local Plans were adopted by the former Taunton Deane Borough and West Somerset Councils. They include important policies and site allocations across both areas. We have started work on a new Local Plan to cover the Somerset West and Taunton area.

Where can I find information about Somerset Waste Partnership planning policy?

See the Somerset Waste Partnership website for service updates. This is the most important planning policy document; it sets the vision for the area covered by the former Taunton Deane Borough Council up to 2028.