The Local Development Scheme (LDS) sets out the contents and timetable for producing the documents that will make up a new joint local plan for the area.
North Devon and Torridge Local Development Scheme 2025 (PDF 1.22MB)
The programme for the preparation of the joint local plan, as set out in the LDS, is as follows:
|
Milestone |
Timeframe |
| Scoping and early participation | Up to and beyond March 2025 |
| Formal notice of start of plan-making | October 2025 |
| Gateway 1 (Advisory) | February 2026 |
| Plan visioning and strategy development | February 2026 to December 2027 |
| Evidence Gathering and drafting the plan, including Gateway 2 (Advisory) | |
| Engagement, proposing changes and submission | |
| Gateway 3 (Stop/Go) | January 2028 |
| Examination | January 2028 to June 2028 |
| Finalisation and adoption of digital plan | July 2028 |
| Ongoing Monitoring | August 2028 and beyond |