The National Planning Policy Framework sets out the Government’s planning policies for England and how these should be applied. It provides a framework within which locally-prepared plans can provide for housing and other development in a sustainable manner. 

Mendip Local Plan (2006-2029) Part I: Strategy and Policies, December 2014
Mendip Local Plan (2006-2029) Part II: Sites and Policies, December 2021 – Post JR Version
Mendip Local Plan (2006-2029) Part II: Sites and Policies Limited Update, Submission Version June 2024
Mendip Local Plan (2006-2029) Part II Limited Update, Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report, Submission Version June 2024

The study includes a district wide description of the landscape in terms of the underlying geology, and topography, archaeology and historic landscapes, patterns of vegetation, agriculture and habitat along with modern land use, development and infrastructure. Within this section the emerging pattern of renewable energy developments across the district is mapped and discussed.

The Beckington Conservation Area was first designated in 1973 by Somerset County Council. Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 imposes a duty on Local Planning Authorities to determine from time to time which parts of their area are ‘areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance’ and to designate these areas as conservation areas.

A neighbourhood plan's vision is an aspirational, overarching statement about the community's desired future, while objectives are specific, actionable steps derived from that vision to address key issues such as housing, environment or transport. The vision sets the overall tone and direction, and the objectives provide the clear, measurable goals needed to achieve it over the plan's lifespan. 

Results from Neighbourhood Plan Launch Consultation Exercises conducted on 14 March 2024.
 

A copy of the residents' survey form delivered to all households in March 2024.

A copy of the survey results, delivered to all households.

A longer, more detailed summary of the survey results. 

A Housing Needs Assessment report produced in June 2024 by AECOM on behalf of Locality. 

A report produced in August 2024 by AECOM to inform the design policies of the Neighbourhood Plan. It contains contextual information and guidance and codes, which demonstrate how development may reflect the policies of the Neighbourhood Plan.

As part of the Neighbourhood Plan process, a Call for Sites exercise was conducted by independent planning consultants Brodie Planning Associates to identify and assess sites for potential development if required. Assessments for 13 sites were provided to the NPSG on 24 January 2025 and were formally adopted by the Steering Group at its meeting on 10 February 2025.

A copy of the housing site survey delivered to all households in March 2025

Results of the Housing Sites Survey

Version 6 of the draft Housing Background Paper; a living document providing background information housing in Beckington drawn from a number of sources.

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