Dartmoor Local Plan Consultation
Dartmoor National Park Authority are publishing a draft new Local Plan for Dartmoor, and consulting on it between 3rd December 2018 and 4th February 2019.
The Local Plan sets out what type of development is and isn’t acceptable in the National Park, it is used to decide planning applications, and sets out where future development may take place.
Help to plan for Dartmoor’s future by commenting on it – it’s important to share what you like, as well as anything you’d like to see change. View and comment on the plan online or at libraries, parish councils and information centres during the consultation period.
www.dartmoor.gov.uk/localplanreview
Have a chat with the Forward Planning team at Dartmoor about the Plan and how it might affect you at their public drop-in event in your area:
South East Dartmoor Ashburton Christmas Fayre
6 December 4pm - 7pm
South West Dartmoor Meeting Room, Yelverton War Memorial Hall
11 December 3pm - 6pm
North Dartmoor Whiddon Down Village Hall
13 December 3pm - 6pm
East Dartmoor Moretonhampstead Community Club
18 December 3pm - 6pm
A list of other drop-in events happening throughout December is available online.
Join the discussion:
Twitter: @DartmoorPlan
Facebook: /DartmoorPlan
dartmoor.gov.uk/localplanreview
forwardplanning@dartmoor.gov.uk
01626 832093
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