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South Brent

September 2019

This settlement profile has been prepared by 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: 1 Introduction

South Brent developed in medieval times, hosting a

market and fair. While some industrial activity, linked to cloth mills, supported its economy, its main work was linked with its role as a staging post on the - turnpike road. The village offers a wide range of community services and facilities.

Main Shopping Area

The main shopping area in South Brent covers Church Street, Fore Street and Station Road.

Settlement Profile: South Brent 2 Demographics A summary of key population statistics

Population 2,165 Census 2011, defined by best-fit Output Areas

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

100+ Children Working Age Older People

Ashburton 90 South Brent

80 Horrabridge Yelverton * 70 60 S. Zeal & S. Tawton

Mary Tavy Age Bittaford 50 Dousland 40 Bridford & 30 20 North & Liverton 10 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 Population * Includes prison population Population

Settlement Profile: South Brent 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

Lustleigh Ashburton 81 8 Buckfastleigh 64 Christow 11 South Brent 56 Yelverton 18 Horrabridge 64 8 Yelverton 49 6 Moretonhampstead 66 Chagford 22 Chagford 78 9 Princetown 20 Sticklepath 5 0 500 1000 1500 2000 Drewsteignton 8 Buckfast Holiday lets, second homes and empty dwellings, number labelled (Census 2011) 5 Dunsford 5 Liverton 6 Ilsington 7 Current Affordable Housing Stock 5 Bittaford 12 Bedrooms Cornwood 10 Ashburton 54 1 2 3 4 5+ Total Lydford 8 66 96 55 6 1 224 Dousland 15 Moretonhampstead 20 Communities Together, 2016 13 South Brent 36 Identifying Housing Need Horrabridge 32 Buckfastleigh 52 Princetown 19

South Brent, , and . 0 £100K £200K £300K £400K £500K

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

Sites allocated for 3 sites allocated for housing, station and parking development in current Development of 40 dwellings (14 affordable) at Fairfield site (SBR1) has commenced local plan: Proposals for reopening the railway station have not come forward 26 affordable units (including SBR1) have been delivered since 2008 The March 2014 Housing 50 affordable homes needed within next 5 years Needs Assessment 34 one-bed or small two-bed, 10 two-bed, 3 three-bed, 2 four-bed and 1 five-bed recommended: 5 shared ownership and 45 rented homes

Issues Paper Consultation (Dec 2016) Infrastructure delivery The following summarises issues identified by South Brent , We are aware of the following items of infrastructure which are needed Parish Council and other local organisations: and have a reasonable prospect of being funded in the next 20 years:  Continued protection for vital settlement services and support  Highway improvements (including carriageway width improved connectivity amendments, provision of pedestrian crossing, footpath,  Prioritise small-scale, local needs and affordable housing, cycleway on Exeter Road) and investment in existing equipped define affordability in line with local wages play space and outdoor recreation facilities to be provided as  Concern over impact of second home ownership part of Fairfield Development (SBR1)  Concern over ability of existing transport infrastructure to  Additional car parking requirements (detailed assessment accommodate new development needed)  Relax restrictions for self-build projects and encourage  Opportunity to re-open railway station (longer term aspiration community-led development under the Community Land subject to funding) Trust model  Support provision of affordable small business space and Open Space, Sport and Recreation live/work units We are aware of the following priorities for improving Open Space,  Ensure developments are high quality and locally distinctive Sport and Recreation facilities:  Plan for improved footpath network, including between old  Improving the quality of existing play facilities train station and recreation ground  Following improvements to existing play facilities secured as  Greater support for designing biodiversity into new part of the Fairfield development, further assessment of facilities development, including bat boxes, amphibian recesses etc. should be conducted and contributions only sought where there is a clear and identified need for improvement works at the time

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

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

Settlement Profile: South Brent 7 Map 3 – Settlement Services A map of key services in this settlement

Settlement Profile: South Brent 8 Connectivity Information providing an indication of how well connected this settlement is

Outgoing Bus Services

No. Route Days1 Times1 Frequency Falcon S. Brent Bristol Mon - Sun 24 hrs 1 / hour Via Taunton S. Brent Plymouth Mon - Sun 24 hrs 1 / hour. Gold S. Brent Plymouth Mon-Sat 0657-2140 1 / 45 mins Via Sun 0812-2012 1 / hour S. Brent Mon-Sat 0716-2257 1 / hour Via Sun 0944-2144 1 / hour X38 S. Brent Plymouth Mon-Sat 0748-1757 1 / 3 hours Via Ivybridge Sun 1040 & 1640 2 S. Brent - Buckfastleigh Mon-Sat 0709-1922 1 / 2 hours Sun 1151 & 1800 2

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 Bus, Minibus or Coach Bicycle Other Taxi Train

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800

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