April 2026 update
On 24 April 2026 we published the Local Plan timetable . This was required under the new plan making system.
The Local Plan timetable replaces the milestones and dates previously set out on page 9 of the Local Development Scheme (February 2025).
Status of the Local Development Scheme (LDS)
The plan making system is changing. Instead of a single Local Development Scheme (LDS) covering multiple plans each plan will now have its own timetable.
The Somerset LDS was approved on 11 February 2025. It is still relevant because it explains what makes up the Development Plan forSomerset. However, some parts of the LDS are now out of date.
What has changed
- Waste Plan
The timetable will be replaced with a new timetable under the new plan making system. - Mendip Local Plan Part II (limited update)
This has now been adopted. - Neighbourhood plans
Please refer to the Neighbourhood Plans page for the most up to date information.
