Starling on bird feeder with house in background, UK - Ben Hall/2020VISION
Local plans and housing targets
Each District Council in Somerset has adopted a Local Plan setting out housing and development targets, which are summarised below with links.
It should be noted all Local Plans were produced before the District Councils declared a climate and ecological emergency, so any planning decisions now need to add in these commitments and factors, although all state a commitment to tackling climate change.
- South Somerset District Council Local Plan (https://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/your-council/your-council-plan-and-strategies/planning-policy/local-plan/)
- Mendip District Council Local Plan (https://www.mendip.gov.uk/localplan)
- Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan (https://www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/LocalPlan)
- Somerset West and Taunton District Council Local Plan (https://www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/planning-policy/adopted-local-plans/)
Somerset Housing Targets (as set out in the above local plans)
| District Council | Period | Housing Target |
|---|---|---|
| South Somerset | 2008-2028 | 15,950 |
| Sedgemoor | 2011-2032 | 13,530 |
| Mendip | 2009-2029 | 9,365 |
| Somerset West and Taunton | ||
| Taunton Deane | 2008-2028 | 17,000 |
| West Somerset | 2012-2032 | 2,900 |
| Total housing target for Somerset | 59,015 |
Somerset West and Taunton
Due to merging of the two district Councils the process is underway of consulting on a new Local Plan for this District Council. The current two Local Plans are in operation until replaced.