Somerset Council have now commenced a ‘Call for Sites’ exercise this signals the first stage in the creation of the new Somerset Local Plan that once adopted will replace the Local Plans of the old District Council’s.
Following the publication of the new National Planning Framework (NPPF) in December 2024, Somerset Council are planning for a significantly increased housing target that has increased from 2,669 dwellings a year using the old Standard Method to 3,769 homes a year when using the new calculation.
The Council are involving landowners, developers, and site promoters to submit land they want to be considered for future development. The ‘Call for Sites’ runs for a 6-week period from 13th January to 24th February 2025.
Should anyone consider they have a relevant site and would like to promote their site through the Local Plan process please contact us. We would be happy to provide you with relevant advice.