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.
Adopted documents will be reviewed at the appropriate time.
Please note these pages are to be updated to reflect the recently released National Planning Policy Framework.
[pdf icon] Local Development Scheme (LDS) (Approved July 2010) is the project plan for documents that the Council intends to publish and gives details of their respective timetables. For further information on this document please contact the Forward Planning team on Tel: 01803 861234 or email forward.planning@southhams.gov.uk.
Adopted LDF Documents
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 Site Allocations Development Plan Documents for Dartmouth, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Totnes and the Rural Areas (February 2011) identify sites for housing, employment and community facilities to 2016 and beyond.
- The Adopted Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) (April 2012) sets out how the Council will involve the community in planning.
In addition, the following draft document is available:
- The Plymouth Urban Fringe Development Plan Document - a joint DPD being prepared with Plymouth City Council and Devon County Council. This DPD will consider ways to protect and enhance the landscape setting of Plymouth, as well as identify opportunities for development.
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.
Interactive Maps and Planning Policy Information
Please click here to access the Interactive Maps which provide planning policy information for the South Hams. |
