Under the Government's new development planning system the Local Development Framework (LDF) is replacing the Local Plan. The South Hams LDF sets out the planning framework and policies for the area and will make specific proposals for new developments through a portfolio of documents. Some of these are already adopted and others will follow.

Site Allocations Development Plan Documents The five Site Allocation Development Plan Documents (DPDs) for Dartmouth, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Totnes and the Rural Areas have been submitted to the Secretary of State to commence the Examination. These documents identify sites for needed development of housing (especially affordable homes), employment and associated community facilities to 2016 and beyond. The five submitted DPDs, associated documents and representations are available to view here.

Local Development Scheme (LDS) (Approved July 2010) is the project plan of the documents the Council intends to publish over the next several years with their respective timetables. Please contact the Forward Planning Team for further information on this document on Tel: 01803 861234 or email forward.planning@southhams.gov.uk.

The South Hams LDF currently consists of the following adopted documents:

• The Adopted Core Strategy (December 2006) contains the planning strategy and vision for the district up to 2016.
• The Adopted Development Policies DPD (July 2010) contains a suite of policies to guide decisions on planning applications
• The Adopted Affordable Housing DPD (September 2008) contains the Council's approach for delivering affordable housing.
• The Adopted Sherford Area Action Plan (AAP) (August 2007) - contains details of the proposed Sherford New Community.
• The Adopted Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) (June 2006): this sets out the way in which the Council intends to engage local communities in the production of LDF documents.

In addition, the following documents are under preparation leading to adoption:

• The Plymouth Urban Fringe Site Specific Allocations: Preferred Options Stage - contains details of site specific allocations for new housing and employment land on the edge of Plymouth, in South Hams and sets the policy context for the settlements of Woolwell and Roborough.
• Site Allocation Development Plan Documents for Dartmouth, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Totnes and the Rural Areas

Supplementary Planning Documents are available to view.

Where can I view the documents?
These documents can be viewed by clicking on any of the documents listed above or by using the links in the left hand page margin. Hard copies are also available for public inspection at the Council offices, Follaton House, Totnes on Monday-Thursday 08.30-17.00 and Friday 08.30-16.30; they can also be viewed at local libraries within the district.

Please click here to access the Interactive Maps which provide planning policy information for the South Hams.