Contents

1.0 Introduction

• The Local Plan
• The context within which we plan
• "Time To Plan" - The Preparation of the Local Plan
• Delivery and Monitoring
• Status of Policies and Supporting Text

2.0 A Portrait of Mendip

• Issues facing the District
• Summary

3.0 A Vision for Mendip

• A Vision of Mendip District In 2029
• Strategic Objectives Of The Mendip Local Plan

4.0 Spatial Strategy

• Core Policy 1 : Mendip Settlement Strategy
• Core Policy 2 : Supporting the Provision of New Housing
• Core Policy 3 : Supporting Business Development and Growth
• Core Policy 4 : Sustaining Rural Communities
• Core Policy 5 : Encouraging Community Leadership

5.0 Town Strategies

• Core Policy 6 : Frome
• Core Policy 7 : Glastonbury
• Core Policy 8 : Street
• Core Policy 9 : Shepton Mallet
• Core Policy 10 : Wells

6.0 Local Development Policies

• National Planning Policies and the Local Plan
• Protecting Mendip's Distinctive Character and Promoting Better Development
  Development Policies 1-10
• Providing Places To Live
  Development Policies 11-15
• Local Infrastructure
  Development Policies 16-19
• Maintaining Economic Potential
  Development Policies 20-22
• Flooding
  Development Policy 23

Appendices

• Appendix 1 : Saved Policies
• Appendix 2 : Policy Monitoring Framework

Glossary