The Development Policies DPD is an important document in the South Hams Local Development
Framework (LDF). It contains a suite of policies to guide decisions on planning applications.
A Publication stage version of the document was issued for a six week consultation
in May 2009. The document, along with suggested changes was submitted to the Secretary of State. An
independent examination into the soundness of the Development Policies DPD was held in March 2010.
The
Inspector's Report on the Development Policies DPD was received by the Council
in May 2010. The changes to the Publication version of the Development Policies DPD, specified in the
report, are binding on the Council. The Council resolved to adopt the Development Policies DPD on 15
July 2010.
Adopted Development Policies DPD (July
2010)
Development Policies DPD Adoption Statement
Development Policies DPD Environmental Statement
Development Policies DPD Sustainability Appraisal
Appendix I: Review of Relevant Plans and Programmes
Appendix II: Baseline information
Appendix
III:
Detailed Sustainability Appraisal of Development Policies
Appendix
III(b): Detailed Sustainability Appraisal of new policies introduced at Pre-Submission Stage
Habitat Regulations Assessment
Development Policies DPD Inspector's Report
Development Policies DPD Inspector's Report Covering
Letter
Proposals Map - includes a web based interactive Proposals Map
which contains all the policy designations.
Evidence Base
View documents in the Evidence Base including the Landscape
Character Assessment.
How can I view a copy of the Adopted Development Policies DPD?
The
Development Policies DPD is available on this website by using the links above.
This document is also available for public inspection at the Council offices, Follaton House, Totnes
on Monday–Thursday 09:00–17:00 and Friday 09:00–16:30 and at the local libraries within the district.
The Development Policies DPD is also available to purchase from the Forward Planning Team, at £10 (incl.
P&P) on Tel: 01803 861202.
