PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEW
JUNE 2025
Prepared by: Development Land and Planning Team
Greenslade Taylor Hunt
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Taunton
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Sam Knowlton Graduate Planner
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Philippa Savage Graduate Development Surveyor
George Bennett Graduate Development Surveyor
William Venner Land & Planning Assistant
Introduction
Welcome to the June 2025 GTH Planning Policy Overview. Since the Government introduced significant 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 | (set to cover the period from 2020 – 2050)
Neighbourhood Plans
Made Neighbourhood Plans in Cornwall
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in Cornwall
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HEELA
Call for Sites Open
Cornwall SHLAA
Monitoring
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure GTH estimated 5YHLS figure
116% based on 2023 results 6.40 years as of June 2024
3.82 years as of January 2025
Council Mapping
Cornwall Interactive Map
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
Due to the recent changes to the NPPF, Cornwall Council are yet to release their updated HLS figure.
The supplied figures are the Council’s latest published position, compared against GTH’s estimated figure, calculated from the latest available monitoring reports.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL Charging Schedule Market Y Affordable Y
In April 2025, Cornwall Council published their Interim Policy Position Statement to address the changes to the Standard Method.
5YHLS Appeals and updates
This confirms that the Council’s housing requirements have increased from 2,600 homes to 4,421. An increase of 1,821 homes.
As such, the Council are now unable to demonstrate a 5YHLS and that the presumption in favour of sustainable development now applies.
DEVON
East Devon District Council
Adopted Local Plan
East Devon Local Plan 2013 – 2031 | Adopted January 2016
Emerging Local Plan
East Devon Council Plan – 2020 - 2040 | Regulation 18 draft
Neighbourhood Plans
East Devon made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Plans being produced in East Devon
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
No current call for sites East Devon HEELA East Devon Local Plan Map
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
118% Based on 2023 results 2.97 years as of February 2025
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
The supplied figure is the Council’s latest published position as of 4th 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
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 / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed Exeter City Council HEELA Exeter City Council Mapping
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
110% Based on 2023 results 4.32 years as of May 2025
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
Exeter City Council published their updated Housing Land Supply figures in May 2025. This is their official position in light of the revised NPPF and the new standard method.
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 are currently being produced in Mid Devon
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
No current Call for Sites Mid Devon HELAA Mid Devon Council Mapping
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
86% Based on the 2023 results 4.79 years as of March 2025
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
The supplied figure is the Council’s latest published position 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
People and Places Project | Initial Consultation 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 / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites open
Housing Delivery Test
Housing Land Supply
120% based on 2023 results 4.86 years as of January 2025
North Devon and Torridge HELAA
North Devon and Torridge Local Plan Interactive Map
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explained
North Devon and Torridge Council published their updated Housing Land Supply figures on 24th January 2025. This is their official position in light of the revised NPPF and new standard method.
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 192 homes.
Planning Obligations CIL Space Standards
Not currently charged in North Devon and Torridge Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
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 will be working towards an individual Local Plan over the next five years.
Neighbourhood Plans
Plymouth Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Plymouth Made Neighbourhood Plans
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
No current Call for Sites
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
113%
Based on 2023 results 2.53 years as of January 2025
Plymouth SHLAA
Monitoring
Plymouth City Council mapping
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
The HLS for Plymouth City Council was derived from an appeal (reference: APP/N1160/W/24/3350873) dated 20th January 2025.
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 6,212 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Plymouth City Council CIL Charging Schedule
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Market Y Affordable Y
Although the Joint Local Plan with Plymouth and South West Devon (South West Devon includes both South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council) looks as though it will be separated moving forward, there will be a continued commitment towards joint working between the three Councils.
South Hams District Council
Adopted Local Plan
Plymouth & South West Devon Joint Local Plan 2014-2034 | Adopted March 2019
Emerging Local Plan
No Current emerging Local Plan
Neighbourhood Plans
South Hams Made Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
No Neighbourhood Plans are currently being produced
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
No current Call for Sites South Hams SHLAA South Hams Council Mapping
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
113%
Based on 2023 results 2.53 as of January 2025
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
The HLS for Plymouth City Council was derived from an appeal (reference: APP/N1160/W/24/3350873) dated 20th January 2025.
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 6,212 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.
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Market Y
Affordable Y
Although the Joint Local Plan with Plymouth and South West Devon (South West Devon includes both South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council) looks as though it will be separated moving forward, there will be a continued commitment towards joint working between the three Councils
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
No current Call for Sites
Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
Teignbridge District Council SHLAA
Teignbridge District Council HELAA
Monitoring
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
83%
Based on 2023 results
5.32 years as of March 2025
Teignbridge District Council Mapping
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
The supplied figure is the Council’s latest published position as of March 2025.
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 / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed Torbay HELAA
Monitoring
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure GTH estimated 5YHLS figure
66% based on 2023 results 2.69 years as of April 2024 1.72 years as of January 2025
Torbay Local Plan Interactive Map
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
Due to the recent changes to the NPPF Torbay Council are yet to release their updated HLS figure.
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 1,674
The supplied figures are the Council’s latest published position, compared against GTH’s estimated figure, calculated from the latest available monitoring reports.
Planning Obligations
CIL
Torbay CIL Charging Schedule and area mapping
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Space Standards
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
No current emerging 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
No current Call for Sites West Devon SHLAA West Devon Council Mapping
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
113%
Based on 2023 results 2.53 as of January 2025
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
The HLS for Plymouth City Council was derived from an appeal (reference: APP/N1160/W/24/3350873) dated 20th January 2025.
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 6,212 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
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Although the Joint Local Plan with Plymouth and South West Devon (South West Devon includes both South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council) looks as though it will be separated moving forward, there will be a continued commitment towards joint working between the three Councils
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
Dorset Council Local Plan | Regulation 18 stage
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
Housing Land Supply
106% based on 2023 results 5.02 years as of October 2024
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
While Dorset Council’s Annual Position Statement 2024 confirms that the LPA can rely on their current HLS of 5.02 years until October 2025.
A planning appeal dated 6th May 2025 confirmed that when the Annual Position Statement expires on 31st October 2025 their HLS will drop to 2.67 years. A shortfall in the region of 8,000 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL charge schedule Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates APP/D1265/W/24/3353912 – 6th May 2025.
Dorset Council - North Dorset
Adopted Local Plan
North Dorset Local Plan 2011-2031 Parts 1 & 2 | Adopted January 2016
Emerging Local Plan
Dorset Council Local Plan | Regulation 18 stage
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
106% based on 2023 results 5.02 years as of October 2024
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
While Dorset Council’s Annual Position Statement 2024 confirms that the LPA can rely on their current HLS of 5.02 years until October 2025.
A planning appeal dated 6th May 2025 confirmed that when the Annual Position Statement expires on 31st October 2025 their HLS will drop to 2.67 years. A shortfall in the region of 8,000 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Not currently charged in North Dorset Market N Affordable N 5YHLS Appeals and updates
APP/D1265/W/24/3353912 – 6th May 2025.
Purbeck Council
Adopted Local Plan
Purbeck Local Plan | Adopted November 2024
Emerging Local Plan
No Emerging Local Plan
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 Purbeck SHLAA Purbeck online mapping
Housing Delivery Test
Housing Land Supply
106% based on 2023 results 5.02 years as of October 2024
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
While Dorset Council’s Annual Position Statement 2024 confirms that the LPA can rely on their current HLS of 5.02 years until October 2025.
A planning appeal dated 6th May 2025 confirmed that when the Annual Position Statement expires on 31st October 2025 their HLS will drop to 2.67 years. A shortfall in the region of 8,000 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL Charge Schedule Market Y Affordable Y
5YHLS Appeals and updates APP/D1265/W/24/3353912 – 6th May 2025.
Dorset Council - West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland
Adopted Local Plan
West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland Local Plan | Adopted October 2015
Emerging Local Plan
Dorset Council Local Plan | Regulation 18 stage
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
106% as of 2023 results 5.02 years as of October 2024
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
While Dorset Council’s Annual Position Statement 2024 confirms that the LPA can rely on their current HLS of 5.02 years until October 2025.
A planning appeal dated 6th May 2025 confirmed that when the Annual Position Statement expires on 31st October 2025 their HLS will drop to 2.67 years. A shortfall in the region of 8,000 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL charge schedule Market Y Affordable Y 5YHLS Appeals and updates APP/D1265/W/24/3353912 – 6th May 2025.
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 / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed
Housing Delivery Test Housing Land Supply
65% Based on 2023 results
2.52 years as of December 2024
Cheltenham SHLAA Cheltenham Local Plan Map
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
Cheltenham Borough Council published their updated Housing Land Supply figures on 18th December 2024. This is their official position in light of the revised NPPF and new standard method.
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 / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed but will accept new site submissions at any time.
Housing Delivery Test Housing Land Supply
95%
Based on 2023 results 1.8 years as of June 2025
Cotswold SHELAA
Monitoring
Cotswold Local Plan Map
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
Cotswold District Council published their updated Housing Land Supply figures in June 2025. This is their official position in light of the revised NPPF and the new standard method.
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 3,493 homes.
Planning Obligations
Cotswold CIL Charging Schedule
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 / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed
Housing Delivery Test Housing Land Supply
Forest of Dean SHELAA Forest of Dean Local Plan Map
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation 159%
Based on 2023 results 3.32 years as of July 2024
Forest of Dean District Council has not published an updated Housing Land Supply in light of the revised NPPF and the new standard method.
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
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 / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed, but the Council will consider new sites submitted.
Housing Delivery Test
134%
Based on 2023 results
Housing Land Supply
4.7 years as of March 2024
Gloucester City HEELA Gloucester City Policies Map
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
Gloucester City Council have not published their updated Housing Land Supply figures in light of the revised NPPF and new standard method.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Gloucester City CIL Charging Schedule
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Market N Affordable N
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 (HLS) Explanation
South Gloucestershire Council have not published their updated Housing Land Supply figures in light of the revised NPPF and new standard method.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
South Gloucestershire CIL Charging Schedule Market N Affordable N
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 / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed Stroud SHLAA
Housing Delivery Test
132%
Housing Land Supply
Based on 2023 results 3.24 years as of January 2025
Stroud Local Plan Map
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
Stroud District Council published their updated Housing Land Supply figures in January 2025. This is their official position in light of the revised NPPF and the new standard method.
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 1,461 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Stroud CIL Charging Schedule Market N Affordable N
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 / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed Tewkesbury Assessment of Land Availability Tewkesbury Local Plan Map
Housing Delivery Test Housing Land Supply
189% Based on 2023 results
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
3.65 years as of February 2025 The HLS for Tewkesbury Borough Council was derived from an appeal (reference: APP/G1630/W/24/3347594) dated 3rd February 2025.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Tewkesbury CIL Charging Schedule Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
SOMERSET
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Adopted Local Plan
Core Strategy, Placemaking Plan and Local Plan Partial Update | Adopted January 2023
Emerging Local Plan
New Local Plan (2022 – 2042) | Adoption targeted for 2025
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 / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites Open
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
110% based on 2023 results 2.50 years as 1st April 2025
BANES HELAA BANES Policy Map
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
On the 1st April 2025, BANES published a Five-Year Housing Land Supply Interim Statement. The Statement confirms that with the new standard method, the LPA’s annual requirement stands at 1,489 homes.
The LPA have identified a deliverable supply of 3,908 homes between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2030.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL Charging Schedule Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
BANES Council’s Emerging Local Plan is set for adoption in 2025. Upon adoption of this plan, the Council are expected to be able to meet at least 80% of their housing requirements. The Council would then be able to rely on this for 18 months, from December 2024. It is worth noting that at the time of writing, the Council are already 5 months into the 18-month period.
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
Local Plan 2040 | Regulation 19 Stage | Pre-submission Plan (Submission target December 2025)
Reg 19 Additional Sites Consultation | May 2025
Neighbourhood Plans
Made Neighbourhood Plans in North Somerset
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in North Somerset
Call for sites
Call for Sites closed March 2025
Housing Delivery Test Council’s latest 5YHLS figure
85% based on 2023 results 2.79 Years as of 18th March 2025
Latest SHLAA / HEELA 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 Land Supply (HLS) Figure Explanation
The HLS for North Somerset was derived from an appeal (ref below) dated 18th March 2025, in which the Inspector found that the Council’s supply figure of 5,140 homes should be reduced by 481, equating to a total supply of 4,659.
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
Appeal Reference: APP/D0121/W/24/3343144
5YHLS Appeals and updates
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.
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 / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed No current SHLAA or HEELA document
Housing Delivery Test
79%
Housing Land Supply
Based on 2023 results 2.27 years as of March 2025
Area East Local Plan Map
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
Somerset Council published their updated Housing Land Supply figures on 25th March 2025. This is their official position in light of the revised NPPF and new standard method.
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 2,901 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Not charged in Mendip
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Market N
Affordable N
The Somerset Call for Sites is now closed. The Council are currently consulting on which sites they will carry forward. There is no set timeline for when the Council will announce which sites they will be progressing.
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
115% Based on 2023 results
Housing Land Supply
4.77 years as of March 2025
Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
Area North SHLAA
Monitoring
Area North Council Mapping
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
Somerset Council published their updated Housing Land Supply figures on 25th March 2025. This is their official position in light of the revised NPPF and new standard method.
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 197 homes
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL Charging Schedule Market N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Affordable N
The Somerset Call for Sites is now closed. The Council are currently consulting on which sites they will carry forward. There is no set timeline for when the Council will announce which sites they will be progressing.
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
Call for Sites closed
Housing Delivery Test
143% Based on 2023 results
Housing Land Supply
2.07 years as of March 2025
Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
Area South HEELA
Monitoring
Area South Local Plan Map
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
Somerset Council published their updated Housing Land Supply figures on 25th March 2025. This is their official position in light of the revised NPPF and new standard method.
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 3,263 homes
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Area South CIL Charging Schedule and area mapping Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
The Somerset Call for Sites is now closed. The Council are currently consulting on which sites they will carry forward. There is no set timeline for when the Council will announce which sites they will be progressing.
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 / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed Area West SHLAA - 2023
Housing Delivery Test Housing Land Supply
121% Based on 2023 results 3.17 years as of March 2025
Monitoring
Area West Local Plan Map
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
Somerset Council published their updated Housing Land Supply figures on 25th March 2025. This is their official position in light of the revised NPPF and the new standard method.
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 1,467 homes
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL Charging Schedule Market Y Affordable Y
5YHLS Appeals and updates
The Somerset Call for Sites is now closed. The Council are currently consulting on which sites they will carry forward. There is no set timeline for when the Council will announce which sites they will be progressing.
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 / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites closed
Housing Delivery Test
121% Based on 2023 results
Area West HEELA
Monitoring
Housing Land Supply
4.12 years as of March 2025
Area West Local Plan Map
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
Somerset Council published their updated Housing Land Supply figures on 25th March 2025. This is their official position in light of the revised NPPF and the new standard method.
The LPA’s current shortfall equates to a housing deficit of 235 homes.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
Not charged in Area West (formerly West Somerset) Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
The Somerset Call for Sites is now closed. The Council are currently consulting on which sites they will carry forward. There is no set timeline for when the Council will announce which sites they will be progressing.
WILTSHIRE
Wiltshire Council
Adopted Local Plan
Wiltshire Core Strategy | Adopted January 2015
Emerging Local Plan
Wiltshire Council Local Plan | Regulation 19 stage (The Emerging Local Plan is expected to be adopted in the 3rd quarter of 2025)
Neighbourhood Plans
Made Neighbourhood Plans in Wiltshire
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans
Emerging Neighbourhood Plans in Wiltshire
Call for sites Latest SHLAA / HEELA Council Mapping
Call for Sites open (ongoing process)
Wiltshire SHELAA Wiltshire Interactive mapping
Monitoring
Housing Delivery Test Council’s Latest 5YHLS Figure GTH Estimated 5YHLS Figure
135% based on 2023 results 4.2 years as of June 2024 1.94 years as of January 2025
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Figure Explanation
Due to the recent changes to the NPPF Wiltshire Council are yet to release their updated HLS figure.
The supplied figures are the Council’s latest published position, compared against GTH’s estimated figure, calculated from the latest available monitoring reports.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL Charging Schedule Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
Wiltshire Council’s Emerging Local Plan is set for adoption in the 3rd quarter of 2025. Upon adoption of this plan the Council are expected to be able to meet at least 80% of their housing requirements. The Council would then be able to rely on this for 18 months, from December 2024. It is worth nothing though that at the time of writing, the Council are already 5 months into the 18 month period.
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 / HEELA Council Mapping
No call for sites
Housing Delivery Test
Housing Land Supply
Dartmoor National Park LAA
Monitoring
Dartmoor National Park Interactive Mapping
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation N/A N/A
HLS figures are not monitored in National Parks.
Planning Obligations
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 / HEELA Council Mapping
No call for sites
Housing Delivery Test Housing Land Supply
N/A N/A
Exmoor National Park SHLAA
Monitoring
Exmoor National Park Interactive Mapping
Housing Land Supply (HLS) Explanation
HLS figures are not monitored in National Parks.
Planning Obligations
CIL Space Standards
CIL is not charged Market N Affordable N
5YHLS Appeals and updates
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