Scoping Consultation for the New South Hams and West Devon Joint Local Plan

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On 22nd August, South Hams and West Devon Councils issued a joint letter to inform Town Councils, Parish Councils, and Neighbourhood Planning Groups within or adjoining South Hams and West Devon that the Councils have launched a Scoping Consultation for the new South Hams and West Devon Joint Local Plan.

The consultation is an early opportunity to help shape the matters the new Joint Local Plan should address and the way they engage people during plan preparation.

The attached Notice sets out details of how residents, local businesses, organisations, voluntary groups and other stakeholders can engage with and respond to the consultation.

The Councils are seeking views on:

  • the vision and objectives for the new Joint Local Plan;
  • the key issues for the new Joint Local Plan to address;
  • how the Councils should engage with people throughout the plan-making process.

Representations must be received by the Councils by 11.59pm on Thursday 24 September 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the consultation or would like any further information, please contact the Strategic Planning Team by email at strategic.planning@swdevon.gov.uk.