Planning Policies

Local Development Scheme (LDS)

The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is a public statement outlining a council’s timetable for preparing development plan documents, including local plans, to be used in the determination of planning applications within a specific area.

Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan

The Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan was adopted by South Hams District Council on 21 March 2019, Plymouth City Council on 26 March 2019

Climate Emergency Planning Statement

Information about what new developments in Plymouth and South West Devon need to do to meet the challenge of climate change.

Neighbourhood Plans

Communities can shape development in their areas through the production of Neighbourhood Development Plans.

Register an Interest in Self Build

If you are interested in Self or Custom Build projects you can register your details with us.

Planning Obligations

Agreements made with developers to address the impact of development including Section 106 (s106) agreements and unilateral undertakings.

How We Make Our Plans

How you can have your say on future development in the area.

Brownfield Land Register

Brownfield sites in the South Hams which would be suitable for housing.

Developer Contributions

A summary of all financial and non-financial developer contributions relating to Section 106 agreements.

Landscape Character Assessment

A Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) was prepared for South Hams in 2018 and replaces the earlier assessments produced in 2007 and 2008.

Street Naming and Numbering Policy

Street naming and numbering is a statutory function of the council. This policy sets out the council's approach to street naming and numbering, applications and postal address formats.