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Introduction
Welcome tothe December 2025GTH Planning Policy Overview. Since theGovernment introducedsignificant changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the Standard Method for calculating housing needs and the subsequent changes to Council’s housing targets, some LPA’s have published their updated figures and this is reflected within this document. Another key change from previous editions is the addition of Gloucester.
This document has been developed by the Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Development Land and Planning Department and aims to draw together the key planning and development information for Local Authorities across the South West in one accessible place. Whilst every effort is made to ensure this document has the latest up-to-date information, changes in planning policy may occur in between publications.
We would be grateful for any feedback you have regarding this resource. Please email landplanning.taunton@gth.net with any comments or suggestions.
CORNWALL
Cornwall Council
Adopted Local Plan
Cornwall Local Plan | Adopted November 2016
Emerging Local Plan
The Cornwall Local Plan | 2020 – 2050)
Neighbourhood Plans
Made Neighbourhood Plans in Cornwall
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in Cornwall
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Call for Sites Open
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
Cornwall SHLAA
Monitoring
Cornwall Interactive Map
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 116% based on 2023 results 3.9 years as of July 2025 The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 4,859 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL Charging Schedule Market Y Affordable Y
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Cornwall Council’s Call for Sites is due to run until 31st December 2026.
DEVON
East Devon District Council
Adopted Local Plan
East Devon Local Plan 2013 – 2031 | Adopted January 2016
Emerging Local Plan
East Devon Local Plan 2020 – 2042 | Regulation 19 Part 2
Neighbourhood Plans
East Devon made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Plans being produced in East Devon
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
No current call for sites East Devon HELAA East Devon Local Plan Map
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 118% Based on 2023 results 2.97 years as of February 2025
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 2,531 homes
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
East Devon CIL Charging Schedule and area mapping Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
The second Regulation 19 Local Plan is open for consultation. The consultation will close at 12pm on Monday 26th January 2026.
To take part in the consultation please follow the link below. Second Reg 19 Local Plan Consultation
Exeter City Council
Adopted Local Plan
Exeter City Council Core Strategy | Adopted February 2012
Emerging Local Plan
The New Local Plan (the Exeter Plan) | Regulation 18 Stage
Neighbourhood Plans
Exeter City Council Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
No Neighbourhood Plans are currently being produced
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed Exeter City Council HELAA Exeter City Council Mapping
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 110%
Based on 2023 results 4.32 years as of May 2025
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 622 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Exeter City Council CIL Charging Schedule Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Mid Devon District Council
Adopted Local Plan
Mid Devon Local Plan 2013-2033 | Adopted July 2020
Emerging Local Plan
Plan Mid Devon 2023-2043 | Regulation 18 Stage
Neighbourhood Plans
Mid Devon Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
No Neighbourhood Plans currently being produced in Mid Devon
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
No current Call for Sites Mid Devon HELAA Mid Devon Council Mapping
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 86%
Based on the 2023 results
4.79 years as of March 2025
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 411 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL is not charged in Mid Devon Market Y Affordable Y 5YHLS Appeals and updates
North Devon and Torridge Council
Adopted Local Plan
North Devon and Torridge Local Plan | Adopted October 2018
Emerging Local Plan
New Joint Local Plan for North Devon and Torridge | Currently at Plan Making Stage
Neighbourhood Plans
North Devon Neighbourhood Plans
Torridge Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in North Devon
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in Torridge
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Call for Sites Open
Housing Delivery Test Housing Land Supply
120% based on 2023 results 4.61 years as of October 2025
North Devon and Torridge HELAA
North Devon and Torridge Local Plan Interactive Map
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 539 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Not currently charged in North Devon and Torridge Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
The Call for Sites deadline has been extended until 2nd January 2026
Plymouth City Council
Adopted Local Plan
Plymouth & South West Devon Joint Local Plan 2014-2034 | Adopted March 2019
The Plymouth Plan
Emerging Local Plan
Plymouth City Council have started work on their own Local Plan | 2026 - 2025
Neighbourhood Plans
Plymouth Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Plymouth Made Neighbourhood Plans
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Call for Sites Open Plymouth SHLAA Plymouth City Council mapping
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 113%
Based on 2023 results
2.33 years as of October 2025
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 7,302 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Plymouth City Council CIL Charging Schedule Market Y Affordable Y
Plymouth City Council will start work on a new local plan based on the City’s administrative boundaries. It is understood that the new Local Plan will cover the period from 2026 – 2050.
5YHLS Appeals and updates
There will remain a continued commitment to joint working with South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council.
Plymouth City Council’s Call for Sites is due to close on 31st December 2025
South Hams District Council
Adopted Local Plan
Plymouth & South West Devon Joint Local Plan 2014-2034 | Adopted March 2019
Emerging Local Plan
South Hams and West Devon Emerging Joint Local Plan
Neighbourhood Plans
South Hams Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
No Neighbourhood Plans are currently being produced
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Call for Sites Open
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
South Hams SHLAA South Hams Council Mapping
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 113%
Based on 2023 results
2.33 as of October 2025
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 7,302 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL is not charged in South Hams District Council, instead, financial contributions are to be sought through Section 106 Agreements. Market Y Affordable Y
South Hams and West Devon are currently working on a new local plan. This plan will no longer include Plymouth. At this stage adoption of the new local plan is targeted for July 2028
5YHLS Appeals and updates
South Hams District Council’s Call for Sites is due to close on 19th December 2025.
Teignbridge District Council
Adopted Local Plan
Teignbridge Local Plan 2013-2033 | Adopted May 2014
Emerging Local Plan
Teignbridge Local Plan 2020-2040 | Regulation 19 Stage
Neighbourhood Plans
Teignbridge District Council Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Plans being produced across Teignbridge District Council
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
Teignbridge District Council SHLAA
No current Call for Sites
Teignbridge District Council HELAA
Monitoring
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
83% Based on 2023 results
5.10 years as of 13th December 2024
Teignbridge District Council Mapping
Housing Land Supply Shortfall
As of December 2024 Teignbridge District Council have a 5YHLS
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Teignbridge District Council CIL Charging Schedule Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Torbay Council
Adopted Local Plan
Torbay Local Plan | Adopted December 2015
Emerging Local Plan
Torbay Local Plan 2022/40 | Regulation 18
Neighbourhood Plans
Made Neighbourhood Plans in Torbay
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
No emerging Neighbourhood Plans in Torbay
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed Torbay SHLAA and HELAA
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
Monitoring
Torbay Local Plan Interactive Map
Housing Land Supply Shortfall
66% based on 2023 results 1.65 years as of 2025 The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 3,822 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Torbay CIL Charging Schedule and area mapping
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Market Policy DE3 Affordable N
West Devon Borough Council
Adopted Local Plan
Plymouth & South West Devon Joint Local Plan 2014-2034 | Adopted March 2019
Emerging Local Plan
South Hams and West Devon Emerging Joint Local Plan
Neighbourhood Plans
West Devon Borough Council Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
No Neighbourhood Plans are currently being produced
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites Open West Devon SHLAA West Devon Council Mapping
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
2.33 as of October 2025
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 113% Based on 2023 results
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 7,302 homes
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL is not charged in West Devon, instead, financial contributions are to be sought through Section 106 Agreements. Market Y Affordable Y
South Hams and West Devon are currently working on a new local plan. This plan will no longer include Plymouth. At this stage adoption of the new local plan is targeted for July 2028
5YHLS Appeals and updates
West Devon Borough Council’s Call for Sites is due to close on 19th December 2025.
DORSET
Dorset Council - East Dorset and Christchurch
Adopted Local Plan
Christchurch and East Dorset Local Plan – Part 1 Core Strategy | Adopted April 2014
Emerging Local Plan
The Local Development Scheme for Dorset | Regulation 18
Neighbourhood Plans
Made Neighbourhood Plans in East Dorset
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in East Dorset
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites Closed East Dorset SHLAA East Dorset and Christchurch online policy mapping
Housing Delivery Test
106% based on 2023 results
Housing Land Supply
2.53 years as of October 2025
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall
Dorset Council current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 8,401 homes
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL charge schedule
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Market N
Affordable N
Dorset Council’s emerging Local Plan has passed the Regulation 18 stage as of August 2025, with the publication consultation (Regulation 19) due in August 2026.
Dorset Council - North Dorset
Adopted Local Plan
North Dorset Local Plan 2011-2031 Parts 1 & 2 | Adopted January 2016
Emerging Local Plan
The Local Development Scheme for Dorset | Regulation 18
Neighbourhood Plans
Made Neighbourhood Plans in North Dorset
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in North Dorset
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed North Dorset SHLAA North Dorset online mapping
Housing Delivery Test
Housing Land Supply
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall
106% based on 2023 results 2.53 years as of October 2025 Dorset Council current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 8,401 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Not currently charged in North Dorset Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Dorset Council’s emerging Local Plan has passed the Regulation 18 stage as of August 2025, with the publication consultation (Regulation 19) due in August 2026.
Purbeck Council
Adopted Local Plan
Purbeck Local Plan | Adopted November 2024
Emerging Local Plan
The Local Development Scheme for Dorset | Regulation 18
Neighbourhood Plans
Made Neighbourhood Plan in Purbeck
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in Purbeck
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed
Housing Delivery Test
106% based on 2023 results
Purbeck SHLAA
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply
2.53 years as of October 2025
Purbeck online mapping
Housing Land Supply Shortfall
Dorset Council current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 8,401 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL Charge Schedule
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Market Y
Affordable Y
Dorset Council’s emerging Local Plan has passed the Regulation 18 stage as of August 2025, with the publication consultation (Regulation 19) due in August 2026.
Dorset Council - West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland
Adopted Local Plan
West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland Local Plan | Adopted October 2015
Emerging Local Plan
The Local Development Scheme for Dorset | Regulation 18
Neighbourhood Plans
Made Neighbourhood Plans in West Dorset
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in West Dorset
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites Closed Dorset Council SHLAA West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland Interactive Mapping
Housing Delivery Test Housing Land Supply
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall
106% as of 2023 results 2.53 years as of October 2025 Dorset Council current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 8,401 homes
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL charge schedule
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Market Y Affordable Y
Dorset Council’s emerging Local Plan has passed the Regulation 18 stage as of August 2025, with the publication consultation (Regulation 19) due in August 2026
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Cheltenham Borough Council
Adopted Local Plan
Cheltenham Plan 2011-2031 | Adopted July 2020 Joint Core Strategy | Adopted December 2017
Emerging Local Plan
Strategic and Local Plan for Cheltenham, Gloucester & Tewkesbury | Regulation 18
Neighbourhood Plans
Cheltenham Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
No Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in Cheltenham
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed Cheltenham SHLAA Cheltenham Local Plan Map
Monitoring
Housing Delivery Test Housing Land Supply Housing Land Supply Shortfall 65% Based on 2023 results 2.69 years as of September 2025 The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 2,269 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Cheltenham CIL Charging Schedule Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Cotswold District Council
Adopted Local Plan
Cotswold Local plan 2011-2031 | Adopted August 2018
Emerging Local Plan
Cotswold Local Development Scheme
Neighbourhood Plans
Cotswold Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Plans being produced in Cotswold
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed but will accept new site submissions at any time.
Cotswold SHLAA
Monitoring
Cotswold Local Plan Map
Housing Delivery Test Housing Land Supply Housing Land Supply Shortfall
95%
Based on 2023 results 1.8 years as of June 2025 The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 3,493 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Cotswold CIL Charging Schedule Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Forest of Dean District Council
Adopted Local Plan
Forest of Dean Core Strategy | Adopted February 2012
Forest of Dean Allocations Plan | Adopted June 2018
Emerging Local Plan
Forest of Dean Local Plan | Regulation 18
Neighbourhood Plans
Forest of Dean Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Plans being produced in Forest of Dean
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed Forest of Dean SHLAA Forest of Dean Local Plan Map
Housing Delivery Test
Housing Land Supply
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 159% Based on 2023 results
Between 1.81 and 1.91 years as of August 2025
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of between 2,004 and 1,840 homes
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL is not currently charged in Forest of Dean. Instead, financial contributions are to be sought through Section 106 Agreements. Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Forest of Dean’s 5YHLS was derived at appeal where the Inspector confirmed that the housing land supply position should be taken as being between 1.81 and 1.93 years. The appeal was allowed on 20th August 2025.
Appeal Reference: APP/P1615/W/25/3363981
Gloucester City Council
Adopted Local Plan
Gloucester City Plan 2011-2031 | Adopted January 2023
Joint Core Strategy 2011-2031 | Adopted December 2017
Emerging Local Plan
Gloucester City Strategic and Local Plan
Neighbourhood Plans
Gloucester City Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
No Emerging Neighbourhood plans
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed but the Council will consider new sites submitted.
Housing Delivery Test
Housing Land Supply
Gloucester City HELAA Gloucester City Policies Map
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 134% Based on 2023 results 3.1 years as of March 2025 The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 1,391 homes
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Gloucester City CIL Charging Schedule Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
South Gloucestershire Council
Adopted Local Plan
South Gloucestershire Core Strategy 2006-2027 | Adopted December 2013 Policies, Sites and Places Plan (PSP) | Adopted November 2017
Emerging Local Plan
South Gloucestershire New Local Plan | Regulation 19
Neighbourhood Plans
South Gloucestershire Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Plans being produced in South Gloucestershire
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed
Housing Delivery Test Housing Land Supply
134% Based on 2023 results 4.41 years as of March 2024
South Gloucestershire HEELA
Monitoring
South Gloucestershire Local Plan Map
Housing Land Supply Shortfall
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 1,525 homes.
South Gloucestershire Council have not published their updated Housing Land Supply figures in light of the revised NPPF and new standard method.
Planning Obligations
Gloucestershire
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Stroud District Council
Adopted Local Plan
Stroud District Local plan 2015 - 2031 | Adopted November 2015
Emerging Local Plan
Stroud Submission Draft Plan 2021 | Regulation 20
Neighbourhood Plans
Stroud Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Plans being produced in Stroud
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed Stroud SHLAA
Housing Delivery Test Housing Land Supply
Stroud Local Plan Map
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 132% Based on 2023 results 3.24 years as of January 2025 The LPA’s current shortall equates to a housing deficit of 1,461 homes.
Planning Obligations CIL Space Standards
Stroud CIL Charging Schedule
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Tewkesbury Borough Council
Adopted Local Plan
Tewkesbury Borough Local plan 2011-2031 | Adopted June 2022
Joint Core Strategy | Adopted December 2017
Emerging Local Plan
Strategic and Local Plan for Cheltenham, Gloucester & Tewkesbury | Regulation 18
Neighbourhood Plans
Tewkesbury Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Plans being produced in Tewkesbury
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed
Housing Delivery Test Housing Land Supply
Tewkesbury Assessment of Land Availability Tewkesbury Local Plan Map
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 189% Based on 2023 results 3.65 years as of February 2025
The five-year housing land supply was derived from an appeal. However, the Inspector did not provide any figures as to what this shortfall may equate to in terms of housing numbers.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Tewkesbury CIL Charging Schedule Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
The 5YHLS for Tewkesbury Borough Council was derived from an appeal (reference: APP/G1630/W/24/3347594) dated 3rd February 2025.
SOMERSET
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Adopted Local Plan
Core Strategy and Placemaking Plan | Adopted July 2014
Emerging Local Plan
Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) New Local Plan | Adoption targeted for 2027
Neighbourhood Plans
Made Neighbourhood Plans in Bath and North East Somerset
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in Bath and North East Somerset
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Call for Sites Open BANES HELAA BANES Policy Map
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
110% based on 2023 results 2.50 years as April 2025 The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 3,582 homes
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL Charging Schedule Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
BANES commenced work on the emerging Local Plan in 2022. In light of the December 2024 changes to the NPPF concerning the way in which housing targets are calculated the plan making process has been reset. This reset will allow for additional engagement and consultation.
The Council’s options consultation has concluded with the next stage (Draft Local Plan Consultation) due to start in the summer of 2026.
North Somerset Council
Adopted Local Plan
Core Strategy | Adopted January 2017
Development Management Policies – Sites & Policies Plan Part 1 | Adopted July 2016
Site Allocations Plan – Sites & Policies Plan Part 2 | Adopted October 2016
Emerging Local Plan
North Somerset Local Plan 2041 | Regulation 19 Stage Reg 19 Additional Sites Consultation Document
Neighbourhood Plans
Made Neighbourhood Plans in North Somerset
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in North Somerset
Call for sites
Call for Sites closed
Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
A new SHLAA is being prepared in response to the Reg 19 Additional Sites Consultation
Employment Land Review
Monitoring
North Somerset Interactive mapping
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure Housing Land Supply Shortfall
85% based on 2023 results
2.79 Years as of 4th April 2025
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 3,704 homes
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL Charging Schedule Market N
Affordable N
The Reg 19 Additional Sites Consultation was launched in response to the new Standard Method. This increased the Council’s requirement to 23,475 homes, over the 15-year plan period. An increase of 8,200 homes.
5YHLS Appeals and updates
The 5YHLS for North Somerset Council was derived from an appeal (reference: APP/D0121/W/24/3355982) dated 4th April 2025.
Somerset Council - East (Mendip)
Adopted Local Plan
Local Plan Part I | Adopted December 2014
Local Plan Part II |Adopted December 2021
Emerging Local Plan
New Somerset Council Local Plan
Neighbourhood Plans
Area East Made Neighbourhood Plan
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Plans being produced in Area East
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
No current SHLAA or HELAA document
Call for Sites closed
Housing Delivery Test
79%
Housing Land Supply
Based on 2023 results 2.84 years as of March 2025
Somerset wide HELAA set for publication in December 2025
Monitoring
Area East Local Plan Map
Housing Land Supply Shortfall
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 2,284 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Not charged in Mendip Market N Affordable N
The Somerset Call for Sites is now closed. The Council are currently consulting on which sites they will carry forward.
5YHLS Appeals and updates
The Somerset wide HELAA, which is expected to be published in December 2026 will contain an overview of the sites submitted as part of the Call for Sites.
Somerset Council - North (Sedgemoor)
Adopted Local Plan
Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 | Adopted February 2019
Emerging Local Plan
New Somerset Local Plan
Neighbourhood Plans
Sedgemoor made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Plans being produced in Area North
Call for sites
Call for Sites closed
Housing Delivery Test
Housing Land Supply
Latest SHLAA / HELAA
Area North SHLAA
Somerset wide HELAA set for publication in December 2025
Monitoring
Council Mapping
Area North Council Mapping
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 115%
Based on 2023 results 4.17 years as of July 2025
CIL
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 711 homes
Planning Obligations
CIL Charging Schedule
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Space Standards
Market N
Affordable N
The Somerset Call for Sites is now closed. The Council are currently consulting on which sites they will carry forward.
The HELAA, which is expected to be published in December 2026 will contain an overview of the sites submitted as part of the Call for Sites
Somerset Council – South (South Somerset)
Adopted Local Plan
South Somerset Local plan 2006-2028 | Adopted March 2015
Emerging Local Plan
Somerset Local Plan
Neighbourhood Plans
Area South Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Plans being produced in Area South
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed
Housing Delivery Test
Housing Land Supply
Somerset Area South HELAA
Somerset wide HELAA set for publication in December 2025.
Monitoring
Area South Local Plan Map
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 143% Based on 2023 results 2.22 years as of July 2025
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 3,110 homes
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Area South CIL Charging Schedule and area mapping Market N Affordable N
The Somerset Call for Sites is now closed. The Council are currently consulting on which sites they will carry forward.
5YHLS Appeals and updates
The Somerset wide HELAA, which is expected to be published in December 2026 will contain an overview of the sites submitted as part of the Call for Sites.
Somerset Council – West (Taunton Deane)
Adopted Local Plan
Taunton Deane Core Strategy 2011 – 2028 | Adopted September 2012
Site Allocations and Development Management Plan | Adopted December 2016
Emerging Local Plan
New Somerset Council Local Plan
Neighbourhood Plans
Area West Made Neighbourhood Plan
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Plans being produced in Area West
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Somerset West and Taunton SHLAA
Call for Sites closed
Housing Delivery Test
Housing Land Supply
Somerset wide HELAA set for publication in December 2025
Monitoring
Area West Local Plan Map
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 121%
Based on 2023 results 3.95 years as of July 2025
The LPA’s current shortall equates to a housing deficit of 849 homes
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL Charging Schedule
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Market Y Affordable Y
The Somerset Call for Sites is now closed. The Council are currently consulting on which sites they will carry forward.
The Somerset wide HELAA, which is expected to be published in December 2026 will contain an overview of the sites submitted as part of the Call for Sites.
Somerset Council – West (West Somerset)
Adopted Local Plan
West Somerset Local Plan to 2032 | Adopted November 2016
Emerging Local Plan
Somerset Local Plan
Neighbourhood Plans
Area West Made Neighbourhood Plan
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Plans being produced in Area West
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Somerset West and Taunton SHLAA
Call for Sites closed
Housing Delivery Test Housing Land Supply
Based on 2023 results 3.94 years as of July 2025
Somerset wide HELAA set for publication in December 2025
Monitoring
Area West Local Plan Map
Housing Land Supply Shortfall 121%
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 284 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Not charged in Somerset Area West Market N Affordable N
The Somerset Call for Sites is now closed. The Council are currently consulting on which sites they will carry forward.
5YHLS Appeals and updates
The Somerset wide HELAA, which is expected to be published in December 2026 will contain an overview of the sites submitted as part of the Call for Sites.
WILTSHIRE
Wiltshire Council
Adopted Local Plan
Wiltshire Core Strategy | Adopted January 2015
Emerging Local Plan
Wiltshire Council Local Plan | Regulation 19 stage The Local Plan is currently in the Examination stage
Neighbourhood Plans
Made Neighbourhood Plans in Wiltshire
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in Wiltshire
Call for sites
Call for Sites open (ongoing process)
Housing Delivery Test Council’s
135% based on 2023 results
Latest 5YHLS Figure
2.42 years as of June 2025
Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
Wiltshire SHLAA Wiltshire Interactive mapping
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply Shortfall
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 9,561 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL Charging Schedule Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Wiltshire Council’s emerging local plan is currently in the Examination Stage. Adoption is currently set for the second quarter of 2026.
NATIONAL PARKS
Dartmoor National Park
Adopted Local Plan
Dartmoor Local Plan | Adopted December 2021
Emerging Local Plan
No Emerging Local Plan
Neighbourhood Plans
Made Neighbourhood Plans in Dartmoor National Park
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in Dartmoor National Park
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
No call for sites
Housing Delivery Test
N/A
Dartmoor National Park SHLAA (LAA)
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply
N/A
Dartmoor National Park Interactive Mapping
Housing Land Supply Shortfall
HLS figures are not monitored in National Parks.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL is not Charged Market Y Affordable Y
5YHLS Appeals and updates Space Standards should follow the guidance set out in Policy 3.2 of the Local Plan
Exmoor National Park
Adopted Local Plan
Exmoor National Park Local Plan | Adopted July 2017
Emerging Local Plan
No Emerging Local Plan
Neighbourhood Plans
Made Neighbourhood Plans in Exmoor National Park (Lynton & Lynmouth Neighbourhood Plan)
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
No Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HELAA Council Mapping
No call for sites
Housing Delivery Test
Housing Land Supply
Exmoor National Park SHLAA
Monitoring
Exmoor National Park Interactive Mapping
Housing Land Supply Shortfall
HLS figures are not monitored in National Parks.
Planning Obligations
CIL is not charged
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Development Land and Planning Department
Greenslade
Deane Gate Avenue
T: (01823) 334466
E: landplanning.taunton@gth.net