Welcome to February's Community Engagement Newsletter
Share your feedback during on our active consultations
Thank you for subscribing to this newsletter, which is designed to keep you informed about active and upcoming consultations.
We are committed to putting your voice at the heart of our decision making. You’ll find details about our current consultations, how to take part, give your feedback and contribute your ideas on a range of projects on the East Devon Engagement Hub.
 Current live consultations
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has been preparing a 2025-2030 Housing Strategy.
As part of the process, we invited feedback on what could be included in the strategy. We have carefully reviewed all consultation responses. Following this work, a draft of the Strategy has been created.
We now welcome any additional comments or suggestions to ensure the strategy is as effective and comprehensive as possible. Your input will be carefully considered before the Strategy is finalised. The strategy can be viewed below:
Draft Housing Strategy PDF
This consultation closes on the 31st of March at 4pm
A six-week consultation on East Devon’s new Local Plan is being held before it is reviewed by a Government inspector and after that it should be adopted.
The document being considered, outlines what development should go from now until 2042.
The consultation, taking place between 13 February and 31 March, is the last chance for residents to share their comments on the plan before the review by the Government inspector.
Thousands of people have already commented on proposals outlined in the new Local Plan including on how many new homes need to be built and where.
The plan sets out various other aims, including:
- How the district could address the climate change emergency;
- How and where new jobs should be created how we should support our town centres;
- How East Devon protects its built heritage and natural environment and
- How EDDC intends to deliver housing 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 new Local Plan will be a key document when making planning decisions in East Devon.
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 the consultation.
To make a representation to the consultation visit the link https://eastdevonlocalplanreg19.commonplace.is
An information page can be viewed via the link below. The page contains links to the Regulation 19 versions of the plan, Commonplace consultation website, the evidence library and key diagrams – see: eastdevon.gov.uk/local-plan
An online interactive Policies Map is now live which can be viewed.
This consultation closes on the 31 of March
The aim of this consultation is to get your opinion on the new statutory 5-year management plan for East Devon National Landscape (formerly known as the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). This plan sets out the broad aims and objectives of the East Devon National Landscape Partnership over the next 5 years.
Draft East Devon National Landscape Management Plan 2025-2030 PDF
Your comments will directly inform the next stage of the process, where we will use your feedback to write the final version of the Plan.
This consultation closes on the 18 April 2025 at 5pm
Neighbourhood Plan for Clyst St Mary and Sowton
Bishops Clyst Parish Council has officially submitted the revised Neighbourhood Plan for Clyst St Mary and Sowton parishes to East Devon District Council. As part of the process, the council is now inviting the public to share their views on the updated plan.
The updated Neighbourhood Plan sets out policies for the future development of the parishes, collectively known as Bishops Clyst. Despite its proximity to the city of Exeter and its location along key routes such as the A30 and A3052, the area maintains its predominantly rural character. The plan aims to respond to development pressures and align with the emerging Local Plan for East Devon. Among its proposals, the plan proposes the allocation of land for up to 72 new homes and introduces several new and modified policies addressing the local community's needs, protecting assets and ensuring sustainability.
Key Features of the Updated Neighbourhood Plan:
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Housing: Allocation of land for up to 72 new homes to support sustainable growth.
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Policies: A raft of new and amended policies related to housing development, the natural and built environment, transport, community facilities and more.
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Design Code: Introduction of a new Design Code to enhance the visual quality of developments.
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Local Green Spaces: Adjustments to the Local Green Spaces designations to ensure the protection of valued areas
The consultation runs until 9am on 17 March 2025, and local residents are encouraged to review the plan and submit their feedback using the email below
To submit comments, please send your feedback via email to planningpolicy@eastdevon.gov.uk, or by post to:
Planning Policy Team,
East Devon District Council,
Blackdown House, Border Road,
Honiton, EX14 1EJ.
This consultation closes on the 17 March at 9am
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