Our Neighbourhood Plan is based on three areas of evidence:
- Key: statutory planning documents
- Community consultation carried out by the OT&HNP Steering Group
- Other internet-based documents, reports, data and information
Key statutory planning documents
Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan (PSWDJLP)
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
Community consultation carried out by the OT&HNP Steering Group
The Community Survey in July/August 2016
The Business Survey in July/August 2016
Survey results summary (residents and business surveys)
Data analysis of residents’ responses
Land use consultation Autumn 2017 (including with young people)
Survey of local estate agents March 2021 (rented housing)
Focus group – Community facilities in the new housing
Focus group – Town Centre development
Focus group – Traffic and Transport
Other internet-based documents, reports, data and information
The West Devon Borough Council (WDBC) website gives access to a range of relevant information:
Evidence Base for the Joint Local Plan
The PSWDJLP Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) Adopted in July 2020
East of Okehampton Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document (adopted Jan2014)
WDBC Core Strategy (Adopted plan for the Borough to 2026)
Hamlets and Town map identification PDF (OS with superimposed NP area)
Map of Conservation Area
West Devon Infrastructure Delivery Plan 2015
Land allocated to the east of the town (SP22) for employment and residential development
Land Availability Assessment
The Strategic Housing Market Needs Assessment
Other sources:
Okehampton Town Centre Access Road: Traffic analysis and issues report 2010
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment 2018
Devon County Council Transport Plan 2017
Okehampton Housing Needs Assessment (AECOM 2017)
okehamptonneighbourhoodplan.com 