Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge residents and businesses are being given extra time to share their views on how the county should evolve over the coming decades, after Somerset Council extended the deadline for its major Local Plan consultation. The Scoping Consultation is a legal requirement under England’s new plan‑making system, which comes into force in March 2026. Government advice suggests a minimum consultation period of 21 days, but Somerset Council’s extended timetable now totals 51 days. Residents are being asked for their views on the scope of the Local Plan, the Engagement Plan setting out how people will be involved, and the emerging Vision and Outcomes for Somerset’s future. More information is available on Somerset Council’s Local Plan pages, where residents can submit their responses before the new 9th August deadline.