mendip employment land and premises demand supply study the langdon partnership chris & allison herbert march 2005 introduction was commissioned by district council to provide an up date assessment of both for labour market need such is driven new planning system which requires produce a local development framework ldf that will replace current adopted plan in order it necessary research various background issues studies inform just one these brief goes on list following key objectives examine nature economy assess future viability sustainability into terms rate business formation growth prospects inward investment job vacancies against recruitment retaining skilled staff understanding