Planning policy

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.

Plan summary and News
Local Plan Part I: Strategy and Policies 2006-2029
Local Plan Part II - Sites and Policies
Development Monitoring

The Council monitors development activity across the District to provide information on completions and future supply.
Neighbourhood Planning
Evidence Base

The Mendip Local Plan is being developed from a range of evidence drawing in a range of information sources. Within the published documents, web links to relevant studies and sources are provided to enable readers to understand the justification for certain statements and policy approaches.
Supplementary Planning Documents

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) provide additional information and guidance on Local Plan policies and supporting text. This could include guidance needed on the information associated with an application , the Council's approach to a policy or interpretation.
Statement of Community Involvement

The District Council adopted its Statement of Community Involvement on 11th November 2013.
Archived Mendip District Local Plan 2002 - 2011