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 Plans in Mendip
Local plan information.
Local Plan Part II: Sites and Policies
Examination and previous consultations
Additional Planning Guidance
SPD and Guidance to support the Local Plan.
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
Infrastructure Plans
Infrastructure studies and plans.
Planning Policy Consultations
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This Plan has now been almost entirely superseded by the Mendip District Local Plan Part 1: Strategy and Policies 2006-2029
Shepton Mallet Masterplan
Opportunities and Projects to regenerate the Town Centre