THE final round of consultation on the draft North Devon and Torridge local plan has started.

The local plan sets out how North Devon and Torridge will develop up to 2031. It shows what development the area needs and where it might be located during this time. Officers and councillors from North Devon Council and Torridge District Council have been working on the document together.

Lead member for planning at Torridge District Council, Cllr Pete Watson, said: “The modifications that are being put out for consultation relate to the parts of the plan that the inspector thought needed some changes during the hearing sessions last year. We are confident that the changes that are proposed address the issues that were raised and that they will enable the plan to move forward towards adoption.”

The consultation started on July 20 and lasts until September 1. Local residents and organisations can have their say online. Paper copies of the proposed modifications can also be viewed at the councils’ offices and at libraries across North Devon and Torridge.