Consultation on future developments in East Devon Plan

Have your say on how many homes need to be built and where in East Devon, sharing your views on a new draft Local Plan.

A six-week consultation seeking residents' views on specific sites for development was launched on Monday, 7 November by East Devon District Council (EDDC).

The document sets out how EDDC intends to meet housing targets, to meet the needs of local residents and ensure new homes are net zero carbon, ensuring they are more efficient and cheaper to run.

The draft plan also outlines how the district addresses the climate change emergency, how and where new jobs should be created, how town centres should be supported and how the district can protect build heritage and the natural environment.

A number of public exhibitions will be held across East Devon allowing residents to find out more and ask questions about the draft Local Plan.

EDDC are hosting a range of events in the different East Devon plans.

Tuesday 29/11/2022

Whimple

Village Hall

4:30pm to 6:30pm.

Wednesday 30/11/2022

Ottery

The Institute

3pm to 7pm.

Thursday 01/12/2022

Axminster

Guildhall

3pm to 7pm.

Friday 02/12/2022 TBC

Clyst St Mary

Village Hall

14:00 - 18:00

Tuesday 06/12/2022

Sidmouth

Kennaway

3pm to 7pm.    

Wednesday 07/12/2022

Honiton

Beehive

3pm to 7pm.

Thursday 08/12/2022

Exmouth

Ocean

3pm to 7pm.

Tuesday 13/12/2022

Feniton

Youth Centre

3pm to 7pm.

Thursday 15/12/2022

Seaton

Gateway

3pm to 7pm.

The Local Plan is the key document used in making planning decisions in East Devon so it is vital that people have their say on proposals now.

Waiting for a planning application to be submitted near you home could mean that it is too late for your views to change things.

Everyone who lives, works and spends time in the district has been asked to share their views about the future of the district as part of consultation which is now live.