Peter Tavy

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: Peter Tavy 1

Introduction

Lying on the western borders of Dartmoor, 3 miles northeast of Tavistock, Peter Tavy is a village with a clear nucleus but which spreads to the south and east. The village has a history of mining, and retains a strong agricultural character. Th mills that exploited the power of the Colly Brook that passes through the centre of the settlement are important

features. The Methodist Chapel and school were important additions to the village in the 19th century and 20th century building is scattered around the village, particularly in the south.

The village progressively lost its range of services and facilities over the years. There is, however, an attractive inn, a church founded in Norman times, and a village hall. It is notable that the village has retained a working farm at its centre.

Settlement Profile: Peter Tavy 2 Demographics A summary of key population statistics

Population 315 Census 2011, determined by best-fit Output Areas

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

100+ Children Working Age Older People

Ashburton 90 Buckfastleigh South Brent 80 Horrabridge Yelverton Princetown* 70 Moretonhampstead Chagford

60 S. Zeal & S. Tawton Age Mary Tavy Bittaford 50 Cornwood Dousland 40 Christow Bridford Throwleigh & Gidleigh 30 Sourton Sticklepath 20 Lydford North Brentor Ilsington & Liverton 10 Walkhampton Drewsteignton Hennock 0 Peter Tavy 0 5 10 15 Population 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 * Includes prison population Population

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

Average House Prices 2016 Identifying Housing Need Excluding settlements other than Peter Tavy with less than five sales, number of sales labelled The low sales experienced in Peter Tavy do not provide an accurate average, but are an indication following Parishes: of poor housing availability in this area Peter Tavy Lustleigh 8 Christow 11 Peter Tavy 1 Yelverton 18 Manaton 8 Belstone 6 Chagford 22 Mary Tavy 9 Sticklepath 5 Drewsteignton 8 Buckfast 5 Dunsford 5 Liverton 6 Ilsington 7 South Tawton 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: Peter Tavy 4 Local Issues A summary of current development issues

Sites allocated for development No sites allocated for development in current local plan: No affordable units have been delivered on other sites since 2008 No recent housing survey to identify local need for housing

Issues Paper Consultation (Dec 2016) Infrastructure delivery

The following summarises issues identified by the Parish Council: We are aware of the following items of infrastructure which are needed and have a reasonable prospect of being funded in the next 20 years:  Prioritise affordable housing to help retain younger population and wider community  None known  Concern that second home ownership is harming local economy  Encourage improved availability of public transport  Concern that increased tourism and large-scale recreational Open Space, Sport and Recreation events are having a harmful impact on the National Park We are aware of the following priorities for improving Open Space,  New development should be in-keeping with and Sport and Recreation facilities: sympathetic to the surrounding area  None known

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

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

Settlement Profile: Peter Tavy 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

Road

Road

Settlement

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

Method of Travelling to work (Census 2011)

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

0 20 40 60 80 100

Settlement Profile: Peter Tavy 8