Current Consultations

• South Somerset Local Plan Review 2016-2036 Preferred Options Consultation (Regulation 18) Closed

  This Preferred Options consultation represents the second formal stage of consultation on the South Somerset Local Plan Review and follows the Issues and Options consultation which took place during late 2017 and early 2018.

  Open from 28 Jun 2019 to 18 Sep 2019

• Local Plan Review Issues and Options Regulation 18 Closed

  The Council is undertaking a review of its Local Plan (2006-2028), adopted in March 2015.

  Open from 26 Oct 2017 to 11 Jan 2018

• Historic Environment Strategy Closed

  South Somerset District Council has a statutory duty to conserve and enhance the historic environment. Policy EQ3 (Environmental Quality) of South Somerset District Council Local Plan (2006-2028) requires the Council to produce a Historic Environment Strategy (HES) to ensure the highest possible standard of development through the area. The HES will act as a guide when assessing development in relation to historic environment and the Council’s expectation for the management of designated and non-designated assets in the district.

  Open from 14 Oct 2016 to 25 Nov 2016

• South Somerset District Council - Community Infrastructure Levy Closed

  South Somerset District Council - Community Infrastructure Levy_Draft Charging Schedule Consultation Document

  Open from 10 Feb 2016 to 24 Mar 2016

• South Somerset District Council Statement of Community Involvement Closed

  South Somerset District Council Statement of Community Involvement - Draft for Consultation

  Open from 20 Aug 2015 to 02 Oct 2015

• Proposed Submission South Somerset Local Plan (2006 - 2028): Main Modifications - August 2014 Closed

  Open from 28 Aug 2014 to 10 Oct 2014

• PROPOSED SUBMISSION SOUTH SOMERSET LOCAL PLAN 2006-2028 - EXAMINATION SUSPENSION: PROPOSED MAIN MODIFICATIONS NOVEMBER 2013 Closed

  The Proposed Submission South Somerset Local Plan 2006-2028 is currently undergoing examination by an independently appointed Planning Inspector. The Council's Proposed Main Modifications are being presented for public consultation so that the Inspector can consider both the Council's proposals to ensure a sound plan in the light of his expressed concerns in his letter of 3rd July 2013, and stakeholder, objector and others' views on these Proposed Main Modifications.

  Open from 28 Nov 2013 to 10 Jan 2014

• PROPOSED SUBMISSION LOCAL PLAN 2006-2028 - Aug 12 Closed

  The Proposed Submission South Somerset Local Plan is the new name for the South Somerset Core Strategy. It reflects changes made to the draft Core Strategy to take on board comments made, new evidence obtained and new Government policy. It is to be consulted on and then submitted to the Planning inspectorate for independent assessment together with those comments made on it during the consultation.

  Open from 28 Jun 2012 to 10 Aug 2012

• Draft Core Strategy - Yeovil Traffic Modelling Report February 2011 Complete

  This consultation is limited to those who made responses to the Draft Core Strategy (incorporating Preferred Options) regarding traffic concerns related to the location of the Eco Town extension to Yeovil.

  Open from 04 Mar 2011 to 15 Apr 2011

• Draft Core Strategy (incorporating Preferred Options) October 2010 Complete

  South Somerset District Council is at a key draft stage in producing its Core Strategy, the fundamental strategic planning document of the Local Development Framework. The Draft Core Strategy sets out policies and proposals for development for the District up to 2026.

  Open from 08 Oct 2010 to 03 Dec 2010