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Moretonhampstead Moretonhampstead July 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 to inform the Local Plan review. Settlement Profile: Moretonhampstead 1 Introduction Moretonhampstead some thirteen centuries. There are many fine and interesting buildings, including granite almshouses. The town has grown in recent years and offers a wide range of local services and facilities, including recreational opportunities. Main Shopping Area The main shopping area in Moretonhampstead is centred on the Square, with the majority of the town centre shops and business on Court Street, George Street, the north end of Station Road, the west end of Cross Street and the east end of Ford Street. Settlement Profile: Moretonhampstead 2 Demographics A summary of key population statistics Population 1,339 Census 2011, defined by best-fit Output Areas Age Profile (Census 2011) Settlement comparison (Census 2011) Children Working Age Older People 100+ Ashburton Buckfastleigh 90 South Brent Horrabridge 80 Yelverton Princetown* Moretonhampstead 70 Chagford S. Zeal & S. Tawton 60 Mary Tavy Age Bittaford Cornwood 50 Dousland Christow Bridford 40 Throwleigh & Gidleigh Sourton 30 Sticklepath Lydford North Brentor 20 Ilsington & Liverton Walkhampton 10 Drewsteignton Hennock Peter Tavy 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 Population * Includes Prisoners Population Settlement Profile: Moretonhampstead 3 Housing Stock Headline data on current housing stock Current Housing Stock Average House Prices 2016 Land Registry, 2016 Census 2011, defined by best-fit Output Areas Excluding settlements with less than five sales, number of sales labelled Ashburton 81 Lustleigh 8 Buckfastleigh 64 Christow 11 South Brent 56 Yelverton 18 Horrabridge 64 Manaton 8 Yelverton 49 Belstone 6 Moretonhampstead 66 Chagford 22 Chagford 78 Mary Tavy 9 Princetown 20 Sticklepath 5 Drewsteignton 8 0 500 1000 1500 2000 Buckfast 5 Holiday lets, second homes and empty dwellings, number labelled (Census 2011) Dunsford 5 Liverton 6 Ilsington 7 Current Affordable Housing Stock South Tawton 5 Bittaford 12 Cornwood 10 Bedrooms Ashburton 54 Lydford 8 1 2 3 4 5+ Total Dousland 15 3 36 41 - - 80 Moretonhampstead 20 South Zeal 13 Devon Communities Together, 2016 South Brent 36 Horrabridge 32 Identifying Housing Need Buckfastleigh 52 Princetown 19 Moretonhampstead 0 £100K £200K £300K £400K £500K following Parishes: Moretonhampstead, Bridford, Chagford, Drewsteignton, Dunsford, Lustleigh, and North Bovey. Settlement Profile: Moretonhampstead 4 Local Issues A summary of current development issues 2 sites allocated for housing Sites allocated for development Total land area of 1.75 Ha in current local plan: Neither site has delivered housing to date 4 affordable units have been delivered on other sites since 2008 The January 2014 Housing Needs 13 affordable homes needed Assessment recommended: 7 one-bed, 2 two-bed and 1 three-bed 1 shared ownership and 12 rented accommodation Issues Paper Consultation (Dec 2016) Infrastructure delivery The following summarises issues We are aware of the following items of infrastructure which are needed residents, the Parish Council and other local organisations: and have a reasonable prospect of being funded in the next 20 years: Moretonhampstead has a vibrant community and good mix Completion of Wray Valley Trail between Steward Wood and of services which needs to be supported Bovey Tracey. Completion due by 2019 The local plan should continue to allocate housing sites in L local centres and prioritise local need affordable housing Valley Trail Desire for development with high-quality spacious design, Additional car parking requirements (detailed assessment good sustainability credentials and affordable to local people needed) Concern over second home ownership and desire to see The need for additional bus services is unlikely to be met by holiday homes used more often public funding in the current economic climate Support for farmers wishing to convert barns to provide accommodation for second generation farmers Open Space, Sport and Recreation Support new businesses where there is sufficient infrastructure We are aware of the following priorities for improving Open Space, Concern over parking provision and ability of existing Sport and Recreation facilities: transport infrastructure to accommodate growth Provision of equipped play space is a future priority, and Support improved healthcare, bus and broadband services shortfalls will be exacerbated by allocated development sites in Consistent application of policy the Regulation 19 Local Plan. Contributions should be sought from relevant development. Settlement Profile: Moretonhampstead 5 Map 1 – Planning Considerations A map of key policy designations affecting planning decisions in this settlement Settlement Profile: Moretonhampstead 6 Map 2 – Open Space A map of all open space with public value in this settlement Settlement Profile: Moretonhampstead 7 Map 3 – Settlement Services A map of key services in this settlement Settlement Profile: Moretonhampstead 8 Map 4 – Development Site Options Showing land which is available and where development is technically feasible. NB – This is a consultation document only and does NOT set out where development will take place Settlement Profile: Moretonhampstead 9 Connectivity Information providing an indication of how well connected this settlement is Outgoing Bus Services No. Route Days1 Times1 Frequency 359 Exeter Mon - Sat 0730-1908 Every 2 hrs via Dunsford 173 Exeter Mon - Sat 0950 & 1450 2 / day via Drewsteignton 178 - Newton Abbot Mon - Sat 0945 & 1358 2 / day via Bovey Tracey Okehampton Mon - Sat 0936 1 / day via South Zeal 671 - Newton Abbot Mon - Fri 0951 1 / day via Bovey Tracey - Okehampton Mon - Fri 1419 1 / day via Chagford 1 Indicative only, times should not be relied upon and will be subject to change Method of Travelling to work (Census 2011) Private vehicle On Foot Home worker Passenger in private vehicle Train Other Bus, Minibus or Coach Bicycle Taxi 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 Settlement Profile: Moretonhampstead 10 .
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