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… of statutory local plans. Torridge and North Devon District Councils adopted a Joint Local Plan in October 2018. This is currently the principal element of the development plan and is the starting point for the determination of planning applications across both districts. The Plan provides visions, strategies and policies that are intended to shape how northern Devon develops and it aims to ensure…

…; in 2019 the Global Mean Sea Level was at the highest ever measured6. As sea levels rise, low lying and coastal areas will be at particular risk. The Local Planning Authorities for Northern Devon, North Devon & Torridge District Councils, have identified the need for formal designation of Coastal Change Management Areas in the developing revised Local Plan in recognition of the impacts…

… across the Taw-Torridge estuary. In its worst case scenario modelling, incorporating up to date climate change impact predictions, it shows that more areas may be at risk of coastal change than previously thought7. This modelling will be used to help plan for managing future coastal change by the Council and other agencies. While the new Local Plan will set out policies about development…

… in shaping the future of northern Devon through a review of the Local Plan. The project encompasses a comprehensive review of the two Councils’ joint Local Plan and, working with our local communities, will explore how the planning system can be used to help tackle some of the current and anticipated challenges we face in our area, such as: • Providing enough quality affordable homes to meet…

… timetable for this review is as follows: 18 Fig 7 People and Places key milestones This timetable for preparing an update of the North Devon and Torridge Local Plan is based on current legislation and national planning policy and guidance. However, in August 2020 the Government published a Planning White Paper seeking views on radical reforms to the planning system. At the current…