Welcome to the Planning Handbook, an independently produced handbook that is distributed to planning applicants. This handbook explains the ins and outs of the planning system in West Somerset, covering all aspects of the planning process. We hope that it will be a reliable source of information for you as you embark upon your project. Our handbook contains information of local companies which specialise in all relevant planning and building services. No matter whether you are looking for domestic, commercial or industrial service, you will be able to find all the required trades to complete your development here in our handbook. You can also view our Planning Handbook online by clicking the front cover, where you can download forms and click links to interact with all the trades and services directly. Planning regulations are always changing as local and government policy evolves. While all the advice we have given in the Planning Handbook is applicable nationally, councils often differ in how they process planning applications. We hope that you find the Planning Handbook helpful for your planning and we wish you the very best of luck with your project!