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Throwleigh

September 2019

This settlement profile has been prepared by Dartmoor National Park Authority to provide an overview of key information and issues for the settlement. It has been prepared in consultation with Parish/Town Councils and will be updated as necessary.

Settlement Profile: Throwleigh 1

Introduction

Throwleigh is a small village in northeast Dartmoor centred on the square, with the village cross and pond, and the church. There are few facilities in the village, but a shop-cum-post office serves the daily needs of local residents. From the closing years of the 19th century and during the 20th century, the settlement has seen considerable expansion. Infilling

has taken place within the village centre, and many former farm buildings have been converted to dwellings.

Settlement Profile: Throwleigh 2 Demographics A summary of key population statistics

Population 429 Census 2011, Throwleigh and

Age Profile (Census 2011) Settlement comparison (Census 2011)

100+ Children Working Age Older People

90 Ashburton 80 Yelverton Princetown* 70 60 S. Zeal & S. Tawton

Age Bittaford 50 Dousland 40 Throwleigh & Gidleigh 30 20 North & Liverton 10 0 0 5 10 15 20 Population 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 * Includes prison population Population

Settlement Profile: Throwleigh 3 Housing Stock Headline data on current housing stock

Average House Prices 2016 Identifying Housing Need Excluding settlements other than Throwleigh with less than five sales, number of sales labelled following Parishes: 8 Christow 11 Throwleigh Yelverton 18 Throwleigh 4 8 6 Chagford 22 Mary Tavy 9 Sticklepath 5 Drewsteignton 8 Buckfast 5 Dunsford 5 Liverton 6 Ilsington 7 5 Brentor 5 Bittaford 12 Cornwood 10 Ashburton 54 Lydford 8 Dousland 15 Moretonhampstead 20 South Zeal 13 South Brent 36 Horrabridge 32 Buckfastleigh 52 Princetown 19 0 £100K £200K £300K £400K £500K Land Registry, 2016

Settlement Profile: Throwleigh 4 Local Issues A summary of current development issues

Sites allocated for development in No sites allocated for development current local plan: No affordable units have been delivered on other sites since 2008 August 2007 Housing Needs 4 affordable units needed in next 3 years Assessment for Throwleigh Parish 2 one-bed, 1 two-bed, and 1 four-bed recommended: 3 rented and 1 shared ownership October 2010 Older Persons Housing Needs Assessment* Insufficient need to justify development in Throwleigh, recommended: *for Chagford, Drewsteignton, Throwleigh and majority of need identified in Chagford Gidleigh Parishes

Issues Paper Consultation (Dec 2016) Infrastructure delivery

No comments received from the Parish Council. The following We are aware of the following items of infrastructure which are needed summarises issues identified by residents: and have a reasonable prospect of being funded in the next 20 years:  Concern at poor availability of affordable dwellings  None known  Prioritise affordable housing, rented and shared ownership accommodation  Prioritise brownfield development  Concern at impact of second home ownership Open Space, Sport and Recreation  Encourage and support self-build We are aware of the following priorities for improving Open Space,  Support community renewable energy projects Sport and Recreation facilities:  Support sustainable development and encourage use of renewable materials  None known

Settlement Profile: Throwleigh 5 Map 1 – Planning Considerations A map of key policy designations affecting planning decisions in this settlement

Settlement Profile: Throwleigh 6 Map 2 – Open Space A map of all open space with public value in this settlement

Settlement Profile: Throwleigh 7 Settlement Services and Connectivity

Settlement Services

Post Office Store Village Hall Village School Primary Service Bus Regular Ground Recreation Church Pub Centre Health Surgery Branch Pharmacy (fuel) Garage A B U

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Road

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Settlement

Throwleigh             If no, distance to nearest  2.6-5km 1-2.5km 2.6-5km  

Method of Travelling to work (Census 2011, Throwleigh and Gidleigh)

Private vehicle Home worker On Foot Passenger in private vehicle Bus, Minibus or Coach Other Train Bicycle Taxi

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

Settlement Profile: Throwleigh 8