East Devon District Council, in partnership with us, the University of Exeter, Devon County Council and the Met Office, commissioned consultants Atkins Limited to prepare planning guidance on how a Science Park adjacent to the M5 motorway at Junction 29 can be developed.

Science Park SPD

As a first stage the consultants prepared a Scoping Report for the Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SA/SEA) which is required to inform and accompany the guidance. The SA/SEA assesses the potential sustainability effects of the SPD as a policy document. In doing so, the content of the SPD will be improved, adverse environmental impacts minimised, and opportunities for positive impacts identified. As and when a planning application is made for the development, a full Environmental Impact Assessment will be required separately.

For further information please contact East Devon District Council.