This final draft Local Plan has been prepared over 3 years, informed by 3 public consultations, and is based on substantial evidence and research. At this final consultation stage it is therefore important that comments proposing changes to the Local Plan are specific, succinct and supported by evidence.  

Before commenting on the final draft Local Plan please read our guidance, this will help you ensure your comment is robust. 

You can submit your formal comments on the final draft Local Plan by: 

1. completing our online comment form;

2. downloading the comment form in Word and emailing it to forwardplanning@dartmoor.gov.uk; or 

3. completing a paper comment form (collected from one of the locations below or a printed copy of the Word comment form) and returning it by post to us at: Forward Planning, Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Bovey Travey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9JQ. 

Where to view the Local Plan

During the consultation, printed copies of the Local Plan and accompanying documents are available to view at the following locations:

> Libraries: Ashburton, Bovey Tracey, Buckfastleigh, Chagford, Ivybridge, Moretonhampstead, Okehampton, Princetown and Tavistock.

> Dartmoor Visitor Centres: Haytor, Princetown and Postbridge.

> Local Authority Headquarters: Dartmoor (Parke), South Hams (Follaton House), Teignbridge (Forde House), West Devon (Kilworthy), Devon (County Hall).

> Parish and Town Council Offices: of Town and Parish Councils falling within or partly within Dartmoor National Park. Where your local Parish or Town Council does not have a designated office, please contact the Clerk directly to discuss viewing the plan.