A Call for Sites has been launched to help inform the creation of the first Local Plan covering the Somerset Local Planning Authority (LPA) area. Landowners, developers, and site promoters are being invited to submit land they would like to be considered for possible future development, with potential uses such as housing, economic development, gypsy and traveller pitches, renewable energy installations, and leisure/recreation facilities.

The Call for Sites runs for six weeks, starting on 13 January 2025, with the deadline for submissions set for 24 February 2025.

Following the submission period, each site’s suitability, availability, and achievability will be assessed. The findings will be presented in a Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) report later this year. This report will serve as one source of evidence to help determine which sites might be considered for allocation in formal consultations for the Somerset Local Plan. For more details, please see here.

Our PR+I team can help promote land and provide the evidence needed to demonstrate its availability and deliverability to the Council, contact a member of our team below for guidance in navigating your submission and ensuring your sight stands out in the selection process.