South Hams, West Devon and Plymouth Councils are preparing a Joint Local Plan. The Joint Local Plan will identify the biggest development sites in the biggest towns and villages including around the edge of Plymouth and the Council-wide planning policies.
In the towns and cities of Devon developments of 10 or less homes should not normally be obliged to provide affordable housing or tariff-style financial payments. Read more: Paying Planning Obligations
In the last couple of years, changing your agricultural or commercial property into residential use has been given greater freedom. Unfortunately, it isn't a simple process and the rules are complex.
