The first neighbourhood plan is due to be submitted for independent examination later this month. The Dawlish Parish Neighbourhood Plan will be examined by an inspector on 23rd and 24th April.
The Plan has been drawn up by a steering group of local representatives and aims to set out the local community's planning vision for the development of Dawlish Parish over the next 20 years.
"Positive changes will help local people of all ages be able to live and work in the area, improve prosperity and well-being, regenerate the town centre, support tourism, and protect valued open space and important nature conservation interests," says the Plan.