Planning

Site Updates and Roadworks

Stay informed about current construction activity and upcoming planned work with our Monthly Site Updates, published at the start of each month. These reports cover ongoing developments and detail any roadworks scheduled for the month ahead.

We update these reports throughout the month as new work is announced, ensuring you always have access to the most current information about what’s happening at Sherford.

Find each Monthly Site Update here:

Sherford News & Events

Phase 1B Estate Completion Works

Completion works are continuing across Phase 1B, with activity taking place on and around Buzzard Way, Primrose Drive and Tansy Way. Work will take place from 27th-29th July (with the 30th as a ‘reserve date’). As part of this programme, tarmac will be laid which means that vehicles will have to be moved to enable the surface to be laid and cool sufficiently for vehicles to return. Diversions will be in place during this time and residents will need to make temporary parking arrangements elsewhere.

Dates to note:

27th and 28th July: Buzzard Way, work will start from the bottom of the road and work its way up
28th July: Primrose Drive, work will take place here during this day
29th July: Tansy Way, work will take place here during this day
30th July: ‘reserve date’ – may be required for extenuating circumstances only and residents will be informed by letter if this affects their road.

Sherford Road – Traffic Calming Project

Work on the Sherford Road Traffic Calming project began on Monday 13 April 2026 and completed in July 2026 ahead of schedule. This project has now finished.

The works are a planning requirement for Sherford, designed to create a safer road connecting the existing and new communities. They include a new mini roundabout, improvements to the Gemini Road junction, a permanent pedestrian and cycle path, and changes to road layout and signage.

Letter to residents about the project

Paving and kerbing plan

Traffic calming plans

Signs and road markings

Wiverton Road works

A temporary traffic restriction order will be put in place between the 24^th and 27^th July 2026 to allow for the installation of the proposed Water Main supply pipes to Sherford. The road leading to Wiverton House from Hercules Lane will be closed and an alternative diversion route will be in place during this period. The narrow section of the diversion route will be controlled by two way traffic lights.

Hercules Road/Sirocco Road Manhole Replacement

Work will be commencing on the 7^th & 8^th July on Hercules Road/Sirocco Road to change the defective manholes within the road. Hercules Road will be completed with traffic lights control and Sirocco Road will be controlled via a road closure on the day. Access and egress will be allowed as much as possible to residents with alternative routes in place.

Planning applications

In addition to the outline planning permission that has been granted for the development of Sherford, each new neighbourhood or major development within Sherford must be put forward as a planning application. Each month, we share updates on the status of Sherford’s planning applications. If there is any public consultation activity taking place, the details are also shared here and in our news section.

2026 Planning applications

Planning consent has been granted for the Local Centre development. South Hams District Council issued a decision notification on 5 June 2026. The application (ref 2550/25/ARM) was for approval of reserved matters following outline approval for four buildings (A-D) located to the East & West of School Square, Sherford which include 15 one-bedroom apartments, 25 two-bedroom apartments, & 4 retail spaces and a Nursery totalling 14,215 sq ft, with all necessary infrastructure including, on parcel highways, drainage, landscaping & substation, as part of the Local Centre of the Sherford New Community pursuant to Outline approval ref: 7_49/2426/06/O
The Sherford Consortium has taken the decision to postpone its application for a stopping-up order to close a section of highway known as ‘Road Past Vealeholme‘. Following careful consideration of feedback received, the Consortium will instead fulfil its Section 106 planning obligation through a financial contribution to Plymouth City Council for traffic management measures, and will apply for a temporary road closure in 2027 to enable essential gas and electricity infrastructure works. Full details are available here.

Section 106

Section 106 (S106) refers to legal agreements made between developers and local authorities that are linked to planning permissions.

At Sherford, the S106 requires provision to be made for a wide variety of services including affordable housing, education, sport and recreation, health, infrastructure and the creation of the Sherford Community Trust.

The agreement stipulates that each of these services is delivered when specific development milestones are reached, for example, the number of occupied dwellings.

If you would like more information about the S106, or would like to receive a copy of the S106 obligations for Sherford, please contact us.

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Masterplan

The original Sherford outline planning application was approved in November 2013, with building work starting on site in 2015.

In 2017, updates to the masterplan and design principles were approved by South Hams District Council. The updated scheme allowed for the creation of a new eastern neighbourhood, improved drainage and re-distribution of green space for ecological enhancement and more attractive, accessible outdoor space.

View the Masterplan map here