East Devon Local Plan >>> "finalisation now within sight" >>> "It will help protect our beautiful countryside from unwanted and inappropriate development."

The Leader of the District Council has given his annual Christmas message:
14 December 2015 - “We are passionate about East Devon” says council Leader Paul Diviani - East Devon

This has been reported in the local press:

End finally in sight for East Devon housing plan

10:00 28 December 2015

The completion of a long-awaited blueprint, which will determine where scores of new homes are built, is now ‘within sight’, according to the leader of East Devon District Council.

Councillor Paul Diviani says he is hopeful that the district’s new Local Plan will be in place by ‘early next year’.

The finished plan will form the basis for future development of homes and jobs until 2031 and beyond.

A latest round of consultation on recent changes to the document finished at the end of November.

The Government inspector tasked with scrutinising the document will now be reporting back to the council.

Councillor Diviani said: “It gives me enormous pleasure to say that the finalisation of our Local Plan is now within sight and we are anticipating being able to adopt it early next year.

“This detailed and robust document will help us deliver the aspirations and housing needs of local people, as well as land for employment.

End finally in sight for East Devon housing plan - Property - Exmouth Journal
Timeline Photos - East Devon District Council | Facebook

The East Devon Watch blog has not been quite so generous in its coverage, providing commentary on the press release:
Owl’s alternative Christmas message | East Devon Watch
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