Local Planning Policy and Guidance
The Planning Policy team is responsible for preparing and consulting on a Local Plan and related strategies to guide development in the District over the next 15 years. The team also monitors development activity and provides policy advice.
Local Plan Part I: 2006-2029
Adopted Local Plan & Guidance
Local Plan Part II: Sites and Policies
Additional housing and employment sites.
Additional Planning Guidance
The following guidance adds extra information to the policies for the district and offers a more detailed explanation on how certain policies can be practically implemented.
Design and Placemaking
The quality of design is key to successful, sustainable developments which not only look attractive but can also deliver a significant number of social, health and economic benefits to local communities.
Neighbourhood Plans
Town and Village policies led by the community.
Studies and Research
Mapping and understanding current and future change in the environment, population and economy is critical to preparing local plans and policies.
Mendip Plan Review 2020-2040
Future Review of Local Plan Part I and II
Plan summary and News
Planning Policy news.
Infrastructure Plans
Infrastructure studies and plans.
Planning Policy Consultations
Details of Planning Policy Consultations and Community Engagement.
Housing Land Supply & Development
Future Housing supply and recent development activity.
Archived Mendip District Local Plan 2002 - 2011
This Plan has now been almost entirely superseded by the Mendip District Local Plan Part 1: Strategy and Policies 2006-2029