Planning Policy
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The New Planning System
The way that the District Council will help local communities to plan for their future is changing with the introduction of a new planning system.
The existing North Devon Local Plan and the Devon County Structure Plan are to be replaced by a new North Devon Local Development Framework (LDF) and the South West Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS).
The District Council will be responsible for preparing the new LDF, which will be very different from the existing Local Plan.
How to be kept informed
Local Development Framework
Current documents published for public comment are available for viewing on
our online consultation portal.
We are actively encouraging anyone interested to comment via
our online consultation portal.
Key benefits of making comments online include:
Skip to Contact details
The New Planning System
The way that the District Council will help local communities to plan for their future is changing with the introduction of a new planning system.
The existing North Devon Local Plan and the Devon County Structure Plan are to be replaced by a new North Devon Local Development Framework (LDF) and the South West Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS).
The District Council will be responsible for preparing the new LDF, which will be very different from the existing Local Plan.
How to be kept informed
Local Development Framework
Current documents published for public comment are available for viewing on
our online consultation portal.
We are actively encouraging anyone interested to comment via
our online consultation portal.
Key benefits of making comments online include:
- avoiding the need for paper copies
- saving time by viewing documents/comments online
- avoiding the Council’s potential misinterpretation of your comments
- ability to view other consultees’ comments online once they have been considered by the Council
- search to view other comments on different items within a particular document
- confirming receipt before the deadline
- updating personal details instantly, such as change of address or email
- specifying how any future contact should be made regarding document updates or mail shots
- optional instant notification of new drafts available for consultation
Local Plan
The North Devon Local Plan was formally adopted on 20th July 2006 and forms part of the development plan for North Devon. It is saved in its entirety until July 2009.
The Plan, Proposals Map and Inset Maps can be found by clicking the links above.
Please contact us if you wish to purchase a copy (price £50 plus £10 postage).
The Inquiry Documents and Inspector's Report are also now available here.
Evidence Base
Housing Land Availability
The North Devon Local Plan was formally adopted on 20th July 2006 and forms part of the development plan for North Devon. It is saved in its entirety until July 2009.
The Plan, Proposals Map and Inset Maps can be found by clicking the links above.
Please contact us if you wish to purchase a copy (price £50 plus £10 postage).
The Inquiry Documents and Inspector's Report are also now available here.
Evidence Base
Housing Land Availability
- 2000/01 (pdf 5kb)
- 2001/02 (pdf 5kb)
- 2002/03 (pdf 6kb)
- 2003/04 (pdf 6kb)
- 2004/05 (pdf 23kb)
- 2005/06 (pdf 28kb)
- 2006/07 (pdf 22.7kb)
- 2007/08 (pdf 126kb)
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)
A formal Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) will be undertaken in 2009 and will appear here.
A formal Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) will be undertaken in 2009 and will appear here.
North Devon Retail Study (Scott Wilson Associates) 2006
Introduction (pdf 53kb)
Conclusion and Recommendations (pdf 147kb)
Addendum letter (received 20th October 2006) (pdf 718kb)
If you would like to order a copy of the full Retail Study please e-mail planning@northdevon.gov.uk for details.
Conclusion and Recommendations (pdf 147kb)
Addendum letter (received 20th October 2006) (pdf 718kb)
If you would like to order a copy of the full Retail Study please e-mail planning@northdevon.gov.uk for details.
- Employment Land Review
- Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (Level One)
- Conservation Area Character Statements
- Strategic Housing Market Assessment
- Strategic Viability Assessment
Contact Details
The Planning Policy Team can be contacted on 01271 388392 (telephone), 01271 388333 (fax) or by email to localplan@northdevon.gov.uk or ldf@northdevon.gov.uk
How to be kept informed
Written correspondence can also be sent to the Planning Policy Team, North Devon Council, Civic Centre, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EA
The Planning Policy Team can be contacted on 01271 388392 (telephone), 01271 388333 (fax) or by email to localplan@northdevon.gov.uk or ldf@northdevon.gov.uk
How to be kept informed
Written correspondence can also be sent to the Planning Policy Team, North Devon Council, Civic Centre, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EA
