Forward Planning - Useful Websites

Link to Website	Relevance to Forward Planning in the South Hams
Devon County Council	The future plans of the district have to accord with the Devon Structure Plan, regional and national planning guidance. At this website you can read more about the Devon Structure Plan to 2016.
South West Regional Assembly	Read more about Regional Planning Guidance to 2016 and the Regional Spatial Strategy to 2026.
Dartmoor National Park Authority	Part of the South Hams District lies within the Dartmoor National Park which has its own local plan/LDF. Read more about the Dartmoor National Park Local Plan/LDF.
Plymouth City Council	There is a proposal for a new community in western South Hams to meet the needs of the Plymouth area. Plymouth City Council's plans and policies, particularly related to future growth and to transport and other cross-border infrastructure, are relevant to the sustainable delivery of the new community. Read more about the Plymouth Local Plan/LDF.
Planning Portal	This is a government website that provides an introduction to the planning system. At this website you can: read the latest national planning news determine if planning permission is required and how you can go about obtaining it access development plans find out more about planning in your area.