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Shepton Mallet Neighbourhood Plan

The Regulation 14 Public Consultation has now closed.

15th May to 25th June 2023

 

Thank you to everyone who took part, for the many comments, support, and helpful objections received.
Once the team has reflected on these, we hope to feed back to the town our conclusions before the next stage of the process.

 

Consultation Documents

You can read the plan in full by following the navigation on this website. Or Click here to go directly to the Neighbourhood Plan

You can download PDF copies of all of the documents by following the links below. 

Download the documents

The Neighbourhood Plan 

Appendix 1:  Local Green Spaces (awaiting corrections)

Appendix 2:  Community Aspirations 

Appendix 3:  Demographic Data (Now included in the main report)

Appendix 4: Shepton Mallet Design Guide

Appendix 5: Strategic Environmental Assessment 

Appendix 6: Habitats Regulation Assessment 

Appendix 7: Transport Report by HTP Consulting 

Appendix 8: An Archaeological Assessment of Shepton Mallet 

 

The Plan's policies are drawn from five sets of objectives.  These are:

Or read the entire Neighbourhood Plan starting here

  • Environment & Heritage

    To protect and enhance the wildlife, environment and heritage assets together with the diverse landscapes and views within and surrounding Shepton Mallet.

    Read more: Environment & Heritage

  • Transport

    To ensure future growth mitigates for increased traffic and vehicle use by making provision for this within development design, including promoting walking and cycling in our town

    Read more: Transport

  • Health and Recreation

    To ensure a wide range of local facilities, protect, enhance, and increase green spaces,  and improve recreation availability for the expanding town.

    Read more: Health and Recreation

  • Town Centre and Economy

    To support the local economy and to encourage future growth and employment within existing and new businesses and to ensure the preservation and enhancement of the high street area

    Read more: Town Centre and Economy

  • Housing and Built Environment

    To support future growth whilst retaining the distinctive character of the town and maintaining its rural settings and views.

    Read more: Housing and Built Environment