The Evidence Base
The new Local Plan is supported by a range of research and studies which provide the evidence base for the Plan.
The Council has collated a comprehensive library of evidence documents on a range of planning related topics. This evidence is accessible online and is provided through the Examination Library for the North Devon and Torridge Local Plan.
Studies and Assessments
Further information about a number of the studies and assessments is also available by using the following links:
- Strategic Environmental Assessment and Sustainability Appraisal
- Habitats Regulations Assessment
- Health impact Assessments
- North Devon and Torridge Retail and Leisure Needs Assessment
- Equality and diversity Impact
- Housing and Employment Study & Employment Land Review
- Green Infrastructure Strategy
- Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA)
- Economic Viability Assessment
- Traveller accommodation assessment
- Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)
Please note that more recent updates to the above assessments may be available in the North Devon and Torridge Local Plan Examination Library.