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Chudleigh’s Neighbourhood Development Plan 2019-2033

Adopted/Made - March 2020 Chudleigh Town Council 1 FOREWORD of planning series a in latest the is Plan Development Neighbourhood The Chudleigh on builds It decade. last the over of Chudleigh parish the in undertaken processes Masterplan, a Community and Plan Parish a of adoption the in resulting work previous both of which influenced the ‘Chudleigh policies’Teignbridge in Local the Plan and further. to will be referred but it thatremembered must it be to‘atown’, as Chudleigh is oftenreferred simply is far more than that. It is a spectacular parish with the a long of and significant historyfoot thatcontains the at nestles community The landscapes. rural glorious some Haldon Hills, is at one of to and the the Valley is gateways picturesque only Teign a throw from stone’s the Dartmoor NationalPark. The parish has easy accessto the regional and nationalroad network and iswell placedto serve visitors both from the surrounding area and from further inafield.recent decades, However, as with many rural parishes, it has struggled to find its ‘unique selling point’ andto attract needed to the enable investment its to flourisheconomy and meet the needs of its population. growing In common with many other communities, development hastaken place without enough consideration being givento how the new will impact on the old and the needs of the wider community have not been environments met. of the parish Both need the attention and natural many and of built the facilities inadequate. now are population serving the and clubs organisations, seventy than more with community, active very a is Chudleigh Council, groups. it very Through the seriously takes Town the concept of ‘localism’, of the destiny the influencing of ambition The 2011. of Act Localism the in defined as town, building a sustainable community with a bright future, has been a key driver in the production of the Neighbourhood Development Plan. ambitious an It of is beginning the therefore hoped mark will Plan the of approval and completion the that in life of quality overall the improving and needs local meeting at aimed programme the parish. Plan Development Neighbourhood the thank to opportunity this take to like would I Team, led by Graham Wall, and process, the the complete five to Working effort and Groups,time of who amount enormous an are devoted allhave They volunteers. analysing and compiling information, attending meetings, decidingdraftingtext and manningexhibits. Their on priorities, commitment to the parish and its future is something which we must all admire and, through their efforts, thedelivery of the Plan will help meet to the of and needs bothand current aspirations successful generations. future Underwood Mike Committee Chairman of Steering

Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan 2 3 2 1 CONTENTS

8 Conservation Area 34 ...... 7 Landscape Setting ...... 6 Bat Sustenance Zones ...... 24 5 Nature andConservation Designations 4 Cycle Ways andPublic Rights ofWay ...... 3 Policies Map 2 CensusDiagram Showing Age Ranges ...... 11 1 MapofNeighbourhoodPlanArea (ChudleighParish) FIGURES AND FINALLY…...... and where to findthem LIST OFAPPENDICES ...... GLOSSARY OFTERMS LIST OFPOLICIES Health Facilities (Policy CHNDP2) Local Housing Needs (Policy 12 CHNDP1)...... FROM OBJECTIVES TO POLICIES ...... Vision andObjectives ...... TOWARDS AVISIONANDBEYOND ...... INTRODUCTION ...... Shops, Food Outlets andPubs (Policy CHNDP7) Footpaths andCycle Ways (Policy CHNDP6)...... 17 Housing Design(Policy CHNDP5)...... Residential Parking (Policy CHNDP4) Education Facilities (Policy CHNDP3) Design intheConservation Area (Policy CHNDP16) Town Centre Enhancement (Policy CHNDP15)...... 32 Outdoor CommunityFacilities (Policy CHNDP14) Indoor CommunityFacilities (Policy CHNDP13)...... Sustainability (Policy CHNDP12) The Town’s Landscape Setting (Policy CHNDP11)...... 25 Protection oftheSouthHams SAC (Policy CHNDP10) Biodiversity (Policy CHNDP9) Internet AccessandNew Technologies (Policy CHNDP8) ...... 21 The WiderLocal Economy ...... 20 ...... 23 ...... 20 30 ...... 35 ...... 5 ...... 23 27

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3 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan It must generally conform with the strategic policies of the Development Plan. of the Development policies strategic the with conform generally It must policies. planning national of current account take It must development. sustainable achieving to contribute It must It must be compatible with European Union law (or other law whichreplaces or obligations. rights human and law) Union European amends INTRODUCTION A Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) agreed was it Chudleigh, of case the In is area. an of development future the guiding a community-led framework for in August 2016 that the Plan area would encompass the whole Committee of Enhancement Town the civil its that decided parish Council Town the and 1) figure (see NDP. the producing of process for the Committee Steering the be would The Plan concerns the use and development of land process, aimed extensive at identifying local needs and priorities, resulting and inset a is underpinned by an of development management policies. If the NDP successfully passes scrutiny by an independent examiner and is then given local approval through a referendum, it will be formally ‘made’ and the policies it contains will be adopted by the Local District Council). Those Planning policies Authority will (Teignbridge then be taken Inspectorate, Planning the appeal, an at or, Council District the by either of, account in the determination of for applications planning permission.In formal terms, the NDP becomes part of Local the Plan, Plan, Development alongside the Teignbridge Plan. Local Minerals County Devon the Plan and Waste Devon the Localism the through introduced was NDP an prepare to ability community’s local A : conditions following the satisfy NDP must an that requires law Act of 2011. The 1 An NDP is not a tool to stop development. It is a set of positive guidelines, based on community consultation, and its policies will be given developed equal at weightto those district, county and national in voice of influencing the itshas community andlevels.development a area the stronger It will ensure thus landscape. the local of character the and facilities to local it makes contribution the that Plan Local and spans The Chudleigh NDP has the as same the end Teignbridge date forward rolled be will and review under is Plan Local the However 2019-2033. from process review the once NDP the refresh to necessary be therefore may It 2040. to has been completed. That may not be a very extensive process and 2040. to NDP itself forward the rolling may involve simply Community a and Plan Parish (a Parish the in out carried exercises planning earlier with As largely been has NDP the preparing of process the below, further to Groups,referred Working Masterplan), five and Team NDP an of consisting volunteers, of group a of hands the in all under the direction of the Steering Committee. The team has madeeffort considerable to avoid ‘re-inventing the wheel’ by going over as largely a consequence of ground earlier therepublic has plans. consultation, been However, already covered in the an element of repetition ofthe core aspirations residentsof whichemerged from the earlier plans not over changed and the significantly decade.have last Those aspirations need to be acknowledged and addressed, but the emphasis should now be on meeting those local needs that have not previously been identified and dealt with actions. or on-going policies by existing 2 3 4 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1

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5 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan TOWARDS A VISION AND BEYOND AND A VISION TOWARDS traditional A 1309. in granted was charter whose town market historic an is Chudleigh Devon town, its commercial history encompasses farming, cider making, wool cloth production, spinning and fulling, grinding mills andquarrying. Itis located on what London. to Plymouth from route main coaching the was In 1966 a of review the Plan County Development defined Chudleigh as‘sub-urban a town’ or one which was sufficiently close to sub-regionala centre (NewtonAbbot) toconnections to strong it,have away but far to sufficiently retain ablebe itsto own identity. In 1969, with thatdesignation as the background, theExeter and District Joint Feasibility Study suggested that the town, with a population ofaround 2,250, could accommodate an additional population of up to 10,000! following However, a public meeting in Chudleigh, the County Councildecided that aplan for thetown should be prepared, making provision for an expansion to accommodate between people. 5,000 additional 4,000 and The A38 bypass, now part of the was Devon opened Expressway, in 1973, taking published Council all County Devon year that of May in and town, the of out traffic major the Chudleigh Outline Plan, proposing the development of 135 approximately acres, to accommodate housing for about 5,000 people, including along a with new additional school. facilities total a allocated It 1974. March in Council County the by adopted was plan amended After perioda consultation of housing, facilities. other and school, open space new a new for of 95 acres reconsideration and an The aim the was to grow town to a population oftotal 5000 over 20years. However the development could not begin until newa sewage completed, treatment delaying workscommencement for had the been betterpart of adecade. Teignbridge District Council, which design develop to space breathing that took used 1974, April in reorganisation over government the role of Local designated was of the town older part The developments. new the for principles Planning Authority at local as a Conservation Area in 1975 and, in November 1976, a brief developments for was the residential published, entitled the‘Chudleigh Design Guide’ 1). Construction (appendix of the first of thenew housingareas, now Palace Meadow andLawn Drive, was begun in the early 1980s and the expansion of the town has proceeded decades. three than more for steadily The growth of the parish population has of volunteers a group Council asked and in 2007 originally Chudleigh envisaged Town been ata slowermuch assumptions the reviewing of aim main the with 2) (appendix Plan Parish pace a prepare to than was made about the role of the town, residents, dating of aspirations the from about information the gather to opportunity 1960s.an also was Plan Thepreparation ofthe however long they may have lived in the town, and how those aspirations mightbe by funded consultants of aid the with and, 2009 in delivered was Plan Parish The met. 3). (appendix Masterplan of a Community production the led to government, central undertaken work the on 2011. It built in adopted and completed was Masterplan The future as the such issues at some detail in looked and Plan Parish the preparing in of the town maintenance centre, provision, traffic the that movements, obvious became also the It effectsneeds. housing and education pollution, of economic vitality, 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.1

Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan 6 2.10 2.9 2.8 2.7 - - - - at: needed more detailed consideration and four Working Groups were set up to look It was further decided that anumber ofthe issues referred to in the objectives ------Housing fulfilment ofthe vision. They related to: the lead towards would the objectives satisfied, If drafted. was objectives, of set a with Chudleigh, of ‘headline’ future the for a vision of attention and further needed which number issues a were there that clear was It plans. earlier the of aims the meeting of terms in achieved been had what determine to Masterplan Community a Neighbourhood established Development Plan Team. Committee The Team’s Steering first the task was to mentioned, examine the Parish Plan been and the has As already 2016. of Autumn the in began Plan the on work that context this in was It age and socio-economic groups and laying solid foundations for the future. all benefitting built, be economycan sustainablelocal more a which on bedrock the for Chudleigh, to createhelp will point’ turn, selling ‘uniquein which,a parish the of assist in the efforts to highlight and enhance the cultural and environmental qualities also will It (2013-2033). period Plan currentLocal the during 22% about growingby Town Council’s efforts to provide infrastructure that meets the needs of a population financial uplift will make a significant difference and will be amajor contribution the to a ‘made’ NDP in place, the community will receive 25% of the CIL raised locally. That Community the of 15% receive with Whereas, parish. its only within developmentsfromraised (CIL) Infrastructure Levy will community local a NDP, adopted an of absence In the there addition, are benefitsIn financial in place. an NDP from having prepared statutory plan, aNeighbourhood Development Plan (NDP)was needed. locally a in recognised residents of aspirations and needs the have and community any havelegal status. not It was thereforedid concludedMasterplan that, to raisethe the profile ofplans, the Chudleigh similar Development other with Neighbourhood common a However,in to Plan. equivalent as quarters some in seen was and that nothing further would be necessary since the Masterplan was very well received was expectation the and 2014, in adopted 4), (appendix Plan TeignbridgeLocal the in to Chudleigh relating policies the on influence significant a was Masterplan The development ofChudleigh, basedonthe direct involvement ofthecommunity. needed to be reversed and the Masterplan became a practical blueprint for the future population growth. There was a significant shortfall in investment in the parish which and improvement of the local infrastructure and facilities had not kept pace with the Outdoor Community Facilities Indoor Community Facilities The Natural Environment and Landscape Setting EmploymentHousing, and theLocal Economy The Town Centre and the Conservation Area. Outdoor Community Facilities Indoor Community Facilities Natural Environment and Landscape Setting Employment and the Local Economy

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d e s a B Since the District Council had produced a Conservation Area Management Plan and the and Plan Management Area Conservation a produced had Council District the Since of improvement the town centre was the subject of through detailed consideration a necessary. be to considered not was those subjects on work further process, separate The VisionDraft (appendix and Objectives and the initial 2017 findings were Working Groups of April the 22nd on Hall Town Chudleigh in exhibition public a of subject the than by 200 were more attended peoplewas and5). comments 123 The exhibition made on the Draft Vision and Objectives along with other commentstopics (appendix 6): onHousing and specific Employment (86), The Natural Environment (86), Indoor Community neutral Facilities or positive (65), either Outdoor were comments Community the Facilities of majority The (70), (100). Access and Communications and provided the core information for drafting questionsthe householder questionnaire (appendixin 7). the subsequent They also prompted a small number of amendments to the Draft Vision and Objectives which were then approved by the set out in full below. are The Vision and Objectives Committee. Steering assistance the with produced was above, to referred questionnaire, householder The designed was It Together. Communities Devon of arm consultancy the ‘Catalyst’, of to allow everyone within a household to respond to the issues identified,through the earlier community as engagement, being of importance key to local residents. During early July 2017 the questionnairewas delivered to all households (about 1800) within the parish and was also made available online. In total 871 people completed the questionnaire, 683 on paper and 4700. around of population estimated 19% of the almost online. 188 That to amounts by prepared was 8) (appendix survey questionnaire the of outcome the on report A conclusions, Its 2017. October in Committee Steering the to submitted and ‘Catalyst’ along with the responses to the issues raised at the follow. policies that of the the formulation to April contributed 2017 exhibition, have 2.14 2.13 2.12 2.11

Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan 8 improvement and better maintenance of properties within the Conservation Area. the encourage to taken be shall opportunity Every works. other and developments new all in design standards of high of application the improvementscentretownand agreed the of implementation the through Area Conservation wider the and centre Area: Conservation the and Centre Town The facilities, includinglinks to thearea’s growing cycle way network, shallbeprovided. new and enhanced be and protected shall activity, facilities outdoor sports existing Facilities: Community Outdoor sport, theperforming artsandother community activities. education, existingaccommodate facilities to provision and adequate is there that be provided ensure to improved shall spaces indoor new of the population, needs growing anticipated and current the meet to Facilities: Community Indoor - - Natural Environment andLandscape Setting: additional of provision can bedeveloped, withlessneedfor commuting. the encourage and employment premises, land and premises, so that a and vibrant and more locally focussed land economy employment Employment and the Local Economy: bicycle) to thetown centre. stringent of parking carsof and other vehiclesthe and shall provide traffic access(onfree for or foot by provision application adequate include shall housing the new All Chudleigh. without of character provided be not environmental safeguards and design standards that should reflect the traditional, historical housing New - - - for intheLocal Plan,istailored to meet theneedsofthoselocal peoplewho: Housing: Objectives and more attractive placeinwhich tolive, work,shopandsocialise. safer a become shall centre town The facilities. leisure and community improved a to access and education facilities and them excellenthealth housing, well-designed of variety wide giving manner, sustainable socially and environmentally an in thousand year history, while providing for the needs of current and future Chudleigh shall retaingenerations its distinctive character, resulting from its unique location and A Visionfor Chudleigh VISION ANDOBJECTIVES picturesque most partsoftheTeign the Valley. of one within and Hills Haldon the of foot the at location Chudleigh’s the local wildlife anditshabitats needs,for their specific meet to isdesigned example theelderlyandlessable. that housing find to unable are wish to provide theirown housingor are unable to afford open market housingor to ensure that new housing, over and above that which has been allowed been has which thatabove and over housing, new thatensureto to meet the current and anticipated demand for demand anticipated and current the meet to o aeur te ot aud existing valued most the safeguard to to protect, improve andcelebrate: to protect and enhance the town

9 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan to ensure that new housing, over and above that which has which has that housing, above and new over that ensure to Any new housing should be designed to meet identified local needs, should be locally be should needs, local identified meet to designed be should housing new Any appearance. distinctive locally a traditional, have should and affordable Provision of adequate car parking, issue. particularly is a key housing within areas affordable/social of More general car parking, especially for residents, is needed problem. and particular should a be is parking located ason-street where town the of parts the to possible as close enhanced. and protected be must habitats wildlife local The countryside surrounding the and town the between connection visual strong a is There be maintained. should and is highly valued which is needed. school secondary A new The Conservation Area, especially thetown centre,needs improvementwith more properties. of individual maintenance of the necessary being respect in care needed. is location, central a in centre, community or hall community multi-purpose A needed. are facilities sports comprehensive more and New housing or market open afford to unable are housing or their own provide to wish the (eg needs specific their meet to designed is that housing find to unable are elderly and the less able).

FROM OBJECTIVES TO POLICIES TO OBJECTIVES FROM While the public responses to the two consultationexhibitionprocesses (the andApril the 2017 householderquestionnaire) there is a consensus around a number of issues. inevitably were Those matters whichwould be wide-ranging, a direct consequence of a housing or other significantdevelopment can be example, for the only be dealt with by, can subject of policies in this Plan while others being identified issues, ‘headline’ prioritiesas The investment. public other through or for(CIL) Levy Infrastructure allocation the fundsof Community the from are: order, in no particular - Taking each objective as thestarting point, and taking account ofthe ‘headline’ issues detailed above, the rest of this chapter sets out the policies for Chudleigh context. in the local necessary justified and are they why explains and Housing Objective: New housing should not environmental be safeguards provided and without design the standards provision adequate include shall housing new All of Chudleigh. character historical application that of reflect stringent the traditional, the for parking free and of access other cars (on and vehicles shall traffic provide centre. the town to bicycle) or by foot Housing Needs Local The population of Chudleigh parish approximately is 4,700 revealed that as the and occupancy a average for rate Teignbridge whole is 2.2 the persons 2011 census per household. is rate occupancy The Teignbridge-wide the Assuming Teignbridge Local dwellings. 435 Plan, to up accommodate adopted in 2013, allocates land to ------local the needs of those meet to tailored is Plan, the Local in for been allowed people who: - - -

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That estimated figure is likely to change when it has beenan estimated calculated 760 dwellings in per year (as line of September with 2019), across the the District, from 2019 for provisionmake to required being is Council District the and 2040, forwardto it rolling As has already been mentioned in the introduction, the Local Plan is currently under review, the impactthat itwillhave onthe sustainability ofthe community. figures will be important in determining the future housing mix within the parish and District Teignbridgeas of a whole, that while the number than of residents population, between total30 and 59 the is higher.of percentage These a lower,as is 60 over The diagram below, taken from the 2011 census, shows that the number of residents the fact that the population ofthe parish isskewed away from older age groups. settlement, to commuter contribute a factors two average These as than youngerhigherpopulation. a in result town the of development the encouraging 1960s, the from dating policies the addition In accommodation. suitable of lack the of because their final years havefamilies) cases their some move in awayto (and parish from the approaching residents some that indicates 2017 in consultations the from Feed-back in population willbeabout1000,analmost 22% increase from current levels. of 2.6 persons per household. It therefore seems prudent to assume that the increase divided by4700 estimatedof the households 1800 reveals an average occupancy rate applicable to Chudleigh, this will increase the population by 957. However a population Years 0-9 10-19 Years 20-29 Years 30-44 Years 45-59 Years Ashburton +Buckfastleigh ChudleighRural Teignbridge District 60-75 Years Bovey Tracey 75-84 Years Years 85+ 11 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan Any affordable housing permitted as part as permitted housing affordable Any being permanently resident therein immediately prior to advertising (in accordance or own choice; is of their and that residence Scheme of Advertising) with the approved or years; (5) five of period continuous a for therein resident permanently formerly being having his or her place of permanent more a week and not including work seasonal employment) therein immediately prior to (normally regarded as 16 or Scheme of Advertising); hours with the approved (in accordance advertising or brother, father, mother, (normally member family close a through connection a having son sister, or daughter) where the family member is currently resident therein and has been so for a continuous period of at least five (5) years immediately prior or Scheme of Advertising); with the approved (in accordance advertising to being in such other special circumstances which the Council considers requires the applicant to reside therein as appropriate and which is consistent with the time. to Devon as amended from time policy, Homechoice are unable to afford open market housing or market open afford to unable are housing or affordable their own provide to wish are unable to find housingthat able. the elderly and the less example is designed to meet their specific needs, for POLICY CHNDP1: LOCAL HOUSING NEEDS HOUSING CHNDP1: LOCAL POLICY (b) (c) (d) (e) permitted the and at the time of application be determined The needs shall specific housing shall be the intended originally subject purpose the for of retained are a provided dwellings the legally that possible, binding agreement to ensure, as far as connection. local people with a strong to only available and are 2019 NPPF requirements and consequential changes in the review of the Local Plan may Plan Local the of review the in changes consequential and requirements NPPF 2019 for look to requirement no is there moment the for but Plan, this to amendments require more development land within while the those parish. seeking open However, market, whichneeds specific are there for, catered well are Chudleigh within housing two-storey to responses in supported and objective housing the in to referred as met, being not are the public consultations. Furtherresearch has beencommissioned undertaken, by the Council (appendix Town 9), to establish the precise nature and quantity of thoseneeds and as much as to possible satisfy permitted be dwellings must done any that ensure to of (one proposed originally as purpose, intended their for retained are need identified an Objective). Housing the in to referred of need categories the The policy below refers to dwellings only being available to connection. people Teignbridge with a District strong Council’s latest local (April 2018) definition is: connection’ of ‘strong local A person with a connection with the(the Primary adjoining parishes), Area the Tertiary (the parish), Area (thethe Secondary and district) demonstrated Area by that or person Countythe or a member as appropriate of their of the Council: satisfaction household, to the reasonable (a) in the of Plan Local development affordable a and scheme any for on land allocated housing permitted on landover and above that which has been allocated, shall be offered initially to people with stronga local connection definedas as area by the the Tertiary to Primary from down and cascade the their Homechoice Policy LPA in to eligible people who: This will apply Policy. in the Homechoice defined - - -

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C Me 9 2 o p t y re r i g s h t . ´ 13 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan Subject to a longer term need being Proposals Proposals to expand the existing health Residential Parking Residential As with many historic settlements, there is the older parts acute an of the residential town to which parking there is no problem easy solution. in However the problem should not be by exacerbated the of under-provision parking spaces for new dwellings, A within survey past. the in the recent as of has developments been in the respect case 1st the Tuesday on 9.30pm and 8pm between out carried Chudleigh, of areas developed May 2018, revealed that there were 631 vehicles parked on the roadsides. As part of the a same count was of survey, undertaken the vehicles on parked the road at Coburg Crescent, the most recently completed development in the town. That development consists of 43 dwellings, with at least two dwellings off-streetof to vehicles parking ‘excess’ of ratio a spacesroad, the on parked vehicles 20 still per were there dwelling, but dwelling. 0.5 parking spaces per for a further need a indicating 0.43, strongly local the that indicates spectrum the socio-economic across residents from Feedback and, car private the for substitute adequate an not are minimum, a at being services, bus as as far is known, no are there solutionsnovel in thepipeline that might solve the local than household per vehicles more often are there consequence a As problem. transport size or type the of regardless provided, spaces parking the within accommodated be can FACILITIES POLICY CHNDP3: EDUCATION established, proposals to expand existing education facilities in principle. parish will be supported within the facilities new provide in Chudleigh or to Education Facilities Education will that places school for demand term medium to the short accommodate To new a with expanding, be will school primary the developments, new the from arise classroom block. given However, the population increaseboth in Chudleigh and other nearby towns and villages, there is a need a for examination comprehensive of education needs in the areato establish whether anew a secondary school ‘through or school’ is necessary. If the case for it a should be new located school in Chudleigh is or elsewhere made, can whether only supported were be parish the in school determined new a for by proposals other draft Previous authorities. locally, but were not taken forward and there will be local established. is need if a facilities, existing to add support to proposals for any new facilities within the parish or provide new facilities, to meet the needs of the growing growing the of needs the meet to facilities, new provide or parish the within facilities in principle. will be supported population POLICY CHNDP2: HEALTH FACILITIES FACILITIES HEALTH POLICY CHNDP2: Health Facilities Health on pressure further to lead inevitably will population parish the in increase overall The It facilities. education and health more for need perceived a is there and services local to aim term, short the in will, town the within practices GP two the that understood is cope with increased demand through the use greater of However digital technology. there may be a need to expand premises in the longer term. The dental practice is build. to which on or a site premises larger for is searching and expand to intending

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Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan 14 3.13 3.12 CHNDP12: SUSTAINABILITY). development and the proximity to, and availability of, public transport (see also POLICY justification robustwhich takes into require account the site’s accessibility; will the type, mix and use of the proposed standards these below provision parking include to use, shall be provided at the rate of one space per two dwellings. Proposals which seek visitor and communal for spaces, additional and dwelling new each with provided be POLICY CHNDP4:RESIDENTIAL PARKING causes obstruction and trafficparking flowon-street problems duethat to the reduced capacityshow of the roads. clearly town the around Examples estates. new the of appearancedetracting the from on-street moreevenparking, to leading town, the of provision is not made then the existing problem will simply be repeated in other parts character.adequateor If quality overall their to detriment without developments all With careful design, an adequate number of car parking spaces can be incorporated into visitors must be provided in convenient locations. for spaces parking additional and dwelling each of size and type the to appropriate residential developments provision must be other made for the the parking of vehicles while at a level Exeter to all Thereforewithin travel park. tovisitors for Torquay,space toin need works also they and one example, for enable, to cars two require Chudleigh’s However, may flat a small in living people space. two that means settlement commuter a one parking as function requires only flat one-bedroom a that assumed often is it example, For past. the in provided been has than more means evidence referred to above, it is considered that, in the Chudleigh context, ‘adequate’ importantit thatdevelopmentsnew have adequate off-street the on Based parking. questionnaire considered householder the to responses the of majority significant A ownership is1.2per household, inChudleigh theaverage is1.5per household. car average national the while that, showed census 2011 the Furthermore dwelling. of Millstream Meadow Woodway Street At least two off-street parking spaces shall spaces parking off-street two least At Parkway Road Colway Lane Public CarPark Exeter Road 15 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan Tanner’s Mews Tanner’s Coach House Mews Coach porches or canopies over their main their over canopies or porches doors windows dormer gabled detailing such as shallow bay windows pilasters case or door boundaries defined by low limestone railings. iron or walls

- - - - Lower Trindle Close Trindle Lower Millstream Meadow Millstream well-balanced proportions well-balanced walls or limestone rendered steeply pitched roofs colour covered of a mid-grey-blue slate natural with side-hung casement or vertical sliding windows sash chimneys Housing Design Housing Design is often acontentious issue with some dismissing it as unimportant or simply a matter of opinion,but neither is true. Thedesign of buildings and their surroundings is taken be should inspiration Chudleigh like towns in and making place in important vitally from the traditionalbuilding styles period andpost-war the spaces from housing the withinof most the with decades, historic few last core. the in case the been Thathas not style. but alien a distinctive in being or appearance ‘anywhere’ a standard having In more recent years greater efforthas been madeto design andbuild houses that reflect the traditional, historicalcharacteristics buildingsof within theolder parts of include: some developers, by adopted now buildings, of those Features Chudleigh. - - - - - This is not an exhaustive list of features, traditional neither is it consideredthat all of these features are necessary in every development. comfortably However sit and house welcome more designs be to which likely are listed those as such features include within the parish, in contrast with some of The the photographs developments below of show recent some decades. examples features. of of the some include and attractive be to considered recent developments which are

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Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan 16 3.19 3.18 3.17 3.16 lighting andplanting, toalsofunctionaswildlife corridors. takenfootpathstoensurenew that the cycle waysand appropriatewith aredesigned be shall opportunity Every scooters. mobility and wheelchairs using those including existing the of users toa variety to networks,preferably access to give wide off-road sufficiently and connect shall possible, where which, ways cycle and footpaths safe incorporate shall developments commercial and residential New enhanced. be will town, the beyond networks national and local the to links and cycle, by and foot on POLICY CHNDP6: FOOTPATHSboth AND CYCLEtown, WAYS the around Accessibility Teignbridge Local Plan policyS2Quality Development. the in toreferred are factors these of Both community. wider the with residents new of integration social the to contribute can network existing the to developments new of connection the Chudleigh’s and population of well-being an the objective for important be to considered is ways cycle and footpaths of network and the locally.improving Therefore nationally system, planning the underpin which aspirations sustainability the fulfilling to contribute and environment local the reduce the benefit help to both will vehicles and of use encourage which of facilities provision The congestion. and town the the householder of through traffic to speed the of parking, difficulty the responses to questionnaire related in and exhibition 2017 April the at voiced Complaints gases. and the consequential reduction in air pollution, including the generation of greenhouse and other vulnerable groups from road traffic, a reduction in the number of car journeys recognised. They include physical and mental health benefits, the protection of children The advantages of safe, pleasant, interconnected and easy to use foot and cycle ways are reported walking orcycling outside Chudleigh for exercise. respondents of 40% Furthermore, questionnaire. householder the to respondents of Walkingcyclingand are mostthe important reachingof townmeans the centre not for 94% obviously was and years thousand a designed to cope with the cars and overheavy vehicles that are an essential part of evolved life today. has Chudleigh of layout The Footpaths andCycle Ways with earlier developments, integrated taking every opportunityto enhancetheirsurroundings well be and buildings the between spaces attractive with designed be must developments new The revisions). subsequent (or 2012 Plan Management Area Conservation the and Plan this of 3.15 paragraph in described as Chudleigh in of buildings characteristics historical traditional, the reflect and by inspired approach, be shall design innovative an adopt which developments those including parish, POLICY CHNDP5: HOUSING DESIGN approach to the designofnew housing (and other buildings) should be acknowledged. traditional a more for desire public expressed clearly the However settings. own their energy and modern good efficientfor buildings, either carefullyplace integrated with theno old or as is ‘statement pieces’ within there that mean not does approach design traditional a liked, well are referredfeaturesto the include which developments While All new residential developments within the within developments residential new All 17 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan ´ s re t e . t h M g 0 yri 0 p o 2 4 9 C

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Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan 18 3.25 3.24 3.23 3.22 3.21 3.20 and it will not be replaced by another use within Classes A1, A3, A4 or A5, there should should there A5, or A4 A3, A1, Classes within use another byreplaced be not will it and amended), as 1987, Order Classes) (Use Planning Country Townand the of A5 and A4 result in the permanent loss of a shop, a food outlet or a pub (uses within will Classes A1, that A3, proposed is development a However, when centre. town the within facilities other and shops of variety and number safeguardthe to adequate mostly Frontages)is consideredis It that relevantthe Teignbridge (EC8Local policy PlanSecondary Shopping carbon footprint asaresult ofthere being fewer car journeys. town’s the reducing and employment providingeconomy, local the of part important an are town the within businesses service various and establishmentscatering outlets, retail the that be acknowledged it must addition, In space. floor commercial existing within Chudleigh and itisconsidered important to maintain asmuch aspossible ofthe The public consultations showed that there is a strong local desire for a wider retail range the public space ifthere are no shops, cafes, restaurants orpubs to serve visitors. improving in point no is there and town the in investment of level significant a require may they that here noted be should it later,referredbutto be will centre town the to improvements Possible wildlife. of parish’s wealth the and location town’sspectacular centre, making it more pedestrian friendly, is what is needed, along with ‘marketing’ the and Community Masterplan processes and it has been decided that enhancing the town Ways to create that unique selling point were considered at length through the Parish Plan tea, thus supporting and helping to maintain the range ofoutlets for residents. day out who will almost inevitably spend money in the local shops or buy lunch or a cream half pleasant a spend to way a for looking visitorsdraw to obvious nothing thereforehas It in Ashburton. shops antique or the in Bovey Tracey Centre Craft the like attraction, or problem seems to be the fact that Chudleigh lacks a readily identifiable unique selling point havewhich of centresthriving offering specialist some including The shops. choice wide a both Ashburton, and Bovey Tracey of towns nearby the in situation the to contraststark in is it but Chudleigh, sizeof the villages townsor occurrencein uncommon an not is That the overall picture hasbeen one ofsteady decline, withalossofchoice and convenience. but thriving, be to appear which businesses, other or similar replacedbyhave been those antique shops, a shoe two shop,café, a book shopa and anewsagent, haberdashery.bakery,a a On thebutchers, positive side,three someof including losses the with diminished than in the centre ofChudleigh. Asaresult therange ofshops within thecentre has Plymouth or further afield and do their major shopping close to their places of work rather Exeter,tocommuteresidents new Torbay,the Abbot, of Newton majority The Heathfield, away, the consequences ofthe designation for thelocal economy decades were not foreseen. was planning in sustainability of principle the of adoption the and of unheard almost out-of-town centres were when However, shopping time a 2500. at about that of population additional in an for achieved housing providing size, successfully in doubled been has town the has town’, ‘sub-urban a as developed be should The aim of the 1966 County Development Plan policy, which determined that Chudleigh Shops, Food Outlets andPubs economy can bedeveloped, withlessemphasisoncommuting. employment landandpremises, sothat avibrant andmore locally focussed existing employment land and premises, Objective: and Economy encourage the Local provision of the additional and Employment to safeguard themost valued 19 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan A long establised local business local establised A long Planning permission for a for permission Planning New building at Harcombe Cross now occupied by two high technology companies technology high two by occupied now Cross Harcombe at building New POLICY CHNDP7: SHOPS, FOOD OUTLETS AND PUBS OUTLETS FOOD CHNDP7: SHOPS, POLICY Economy The Wider Local Looking at the wider local economy, it employment. for is opportunities the and parish the generally within housing of amount agreed the between that there is an imbalance Two relatively recent developments, the Expressway Business inter alia, the (accommodating,Park Virtual Jet Centre) and the building at Harcombe Cross (now occupied by two high-tech business which have relocated from Exeter), have begun the process of a degree restoring of balance and the planned development the for mixed area adjacent the to A38, on side the of south-west the will floortown, include space,new commercial thus continuingthe process. should It was alsoestablished in 1965, continues be to provide arange noted ofvaluable services that including the Engineering, Skaigh which castings. die quality of high manufacture The existingbusinesses within theparish arehighly valued, and should beretained, and new commercial developments will be supported provided that they comply with other landscape town’s the harm not do particular, in and, Plan Local Teignbridge the in policies setting or habitats andsupport the vitality of thetown centre.The relevant policies considered are Employment) Rural EC3 in and Sites Employment of Loss (EC2 Plan Local the respect. necessary this in policies are additional no therefore and adequate be a requirement to show be that it a is requirement not viable at a and reasonable has been marketed is made. decision a before period a significant for and price development that will result in the change of use of a shop, café, restaurant, hot food takeaway or pub within the parish to a Use Class outside Classes A1, A3, or A4 A5, will only if be it granted can be shown that the businessexisting is not viable and it has been marketed at a reasonable price, reflecting sold. the being without months existing twelve of useperiod minimum a (tofor verified), be independently

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POLICY CHNDP9: BIODIVERSITY POLICY CHNDP9: in in the quantity of flyinginsects across range a of habitatsthe and in noted that been small, has fragmented decline This trend. this reverse to insufficient are reserves nature the mile or sowalked “I saying: the parish to public with consultations one respondent see hundreds”. to I used moths. seven saw only and farm my from town into The Devon banks, trees and (including hedgerows ancient and trees), veteran green lanes landscape are valued by of that are Chudleigh’s such features important and watercourses open The distribution. wildlife for network essential an also are and themselves for residents pastures within the landscape are a crucial source of the beetles, flies, moths undesignated and trees, veteran numerous The otherpopulations. bat local the support that species parish. the in wildlife a vibrant in supporting also vital are orchards and woodlands not adversely theaffect rich biodiversity of the parish which shall befor maintained this: To achieve and visitors. residents of the benefit and for sake its own • • • • developments the from resulting losses offset to needed compensation biodiversity the If parish. the within elsewhere be provided it must then on site provided be cannot

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Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan 28 3.41 3.40 3.39 3.38 facilities, including links to thearea’s growing cycle way network, shallbeprovided. for outdoor activity, existing sports facilities shall be protected and enhanced andnew Outdoor Community Facilities Objective: to meet the current and anticipated demand facilities will be supported. accessible new provide to proposal any and parish the within facilities community indoor POLICY CHNDP13:INDOORCOMMUNITY FACILITIES Any proposal to enhance the existing the apportioning of contributions between the first five major residential developments. likely cost of a new hall to accommodate a variety of uses. The anticipated cost will help in the determine to undertaken be will work Further data. basic establish to communities, neighbouring in facilities indoor to visits including undertaken, existing.been the has research of Other viability future the prejudice not does facilities new of delivery the that ensure to venues existing of owners and groups user from sought been has input needs, Possible sites for a new building within the parish have been identified and, in determining five developments can be required to make such a contribution. first the only 2010, Regulations Levy Infrastructure Community the with accordance in facilities or the provision of a new venue. In reaching that conclusion it is accepted that, are building ten dwellings or more, to be used specifically who from developers for the contribution enhancementan additional of requiring existing for justification is there that Infrastructure Levy, there will be many demands for the use of the Levy and it is might be concluded assumed that such facilities will be funded by the local share of the Community it While activities. social community, and cultural whole the accommodatesporting, to will add further pressure for the provision period of new, Plan Local accessible indoor the facilities, available during to population parish the in increase 22% likely The venues. appropriatelocally, requiring held be to eventsentertainment and drama music, more questionnaire called also householder which for NDP the the responses to confirmed in was This sports. for particularly facilities, community enhanced and new for desire a The Parish Plan, the Community Masterplan and the Teignbridge Local Plan all identified used: the Ambulance Halland the Baptist Church. regularly and valued were which places meeting two lost has parish theyears recent in adjacent to Conduit Square, all of which are central to the town and well used. Church, However Baptist the by established recently place meeting the and pubs four the Club, Hall, the Millenium Youth Centre, the library, the Scout Headquarters, the Constitutional own their School Community the Church, Parish the have in meet groups the Hall, to Town addition In which by organisations community. wider the to available premises their managed make nevertheless but programmes, are places meeting various The logs ofcommunity venues, regularly published community diaries and local knowledge. booking the from evident is This population. local the of cross-section wide a serving sizes, various of organisations and groups community 70 over has currently Chudleigh Indoor CommunityFacilities education, accommodate sport, theperforming artsandothercommunity activities. to provision adequate is there that ensure to improved facilities existing and provided be shall spaces indoor new population, growing the FacilitiesCommunity Objective: Indoor to meet the current and anticipated needs of anticipated of currentand needs the meet to 29 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan The Town Centre and the ConservationArea and enhance protect to Objective: the town centre and the wider Conservation Area through the implementation of the agreed town centre improvements and the application of high taken opportunity shall be Every and other works. developments design in all new standards of to encourage the improvement and better maintenance of properties within the Area. Conservation POLICY CHNDP14: OUTDOOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES FACILITIES CHNDP14: OUTDOOR COMMUNITY POLICY Any proposal to enhance the existing outdoorcommunity facilities withinthe parish orto provide new facilities will be supported. Any proposal to replace permitted be existing only will outdoordevelopment related sportsnon-recreation or andnon-sport a with recreational facilities where planning permission has already been developer secured the and for location, a accessible similarly a replacement in facility of quality, and at type size, same the least has entered into a legally binding agreement to meet timescale. all agreed an within necessary the works complete to and facility replacement the costs of providing the Outdoor Community Facilities Community Outdoor Private members clubs with premises at the Kate Brook Sports Centre, on the eastern fringe north- of the town, currently provide facilitiesfor football, cricket, crown green bowling and petanque and there is no proposal that would lead to facilities. tennis, netball,participation However rugby, other in the sports including hockey, loss of those elsewhere. clubs or facilities to find residents Chudleigh require archery and athletics space of lack the by constrained severely is clubs football and cricket the of Membership within the sports field which, along with thepavilion, is subjectto with an the arrangement Clifford Estate the Company, landowner. When negotiating newa year 50 lease with the it landowner, was anticipated that additionalland and facilitieswould as a would, That club. football the of expansion the particular, in allow, to provided be football the by vacated space the utilise to club cricket the allowed have consequence, club. Negotiations withthe Estate Company are Clifford ongoing and, thein interim, the existing sports centre needsto be protectedto ensure that any proposals which might result in its loss or reduction in size are only approved ifnew provided. and are facilities equivalent Feedback from successive surveys, including the NDP indicates strong support for the householder provision of a questionnaire, population new future outdoor and sports existing centre, the providing from demand for cater to only not needed space the of Chudleigh, but also providing a facility for use by neighbouring communities. The new outdoor sports facilities will addto theexisting variety of and area provision park, anexercise adult skate standard parish which includes an withininternational the under S106 of agreements as a result provided all of which were areas, play children’s of and the Country Town Planning Act 1990. unlike the indoor However, community facilities, theneed for improved outdoorfacilities isidentified by Districtthe Council as something to be funded from the CIL which therefore rules out the use (regulationsof 122S106 and 123 of the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010). The Town Council has completed a Teignbridge District Sports Council Pitch Strategy Strategy 2018 (appendix (appendix 14), 13), which highlights mirroring the the 2018/2021.period the over sports sites potential and needs

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Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan 30 3.51 3.50 3.49 3.48 3.47 3.46 3.45 design work which will be the subject of public consultation and discussion through discussion and consultation public of subject the be will which work design However, before any scheme proceeds, it will be necessary to undertake more detailed costs should itbe decided to proceed with acomprehensive scheme. examined the concept in a littlereport moreThat detail and provided acouncil. broadtown overview ofthe the likelyfor prepared been has (appendix16), Improvements’ Realm Public – Centre ‘Chudleigh Town entitled report, further a and architects LHC The basic design concepts resulting from that work have been taken a stage further by Teignbridgethe of part as Towns Villageand Project, 15). (appendix 2012 in published The Plan. Local TeignbridgeDistrict Council went further the in its commitment to the scheme by in funding design work policy a of part as the included by and adopted Council was District square, town the of creation the through centre, town the of street lighting to the creation of a pedestrian friendly ‘town square’. The enhancement installation new,proposalsrangingfromthe of with necessary appropriate, more and was scheme enhancementcentre comprehensivetown a that processes,Masterplan Community and Plan Parish the through concluded, was it problem the address To visitors and thus aknock-on impacton itseconomy, already referred to to above. town of the attractiveness the on impact negative a have factors Togetherthese appearance. neglected somewhat a in resulting spaces, public the in investment of buildings are not maintained to areasonable standard and that there hasbeen alack historical character ofChudleigh ismuch valued. However there isconcern that some It is clear from the responses to various public consultations over recent years that the frontages along the central streets. important the contribute which to of cottages, all and houses period modestmoreto locations by key in houses enhanced status higher facades from range rendered buildings The of detailing. predominance attractive a with core, historic the within architecture varied of abundance an is there listed are buildings relatively few While interest and significance. more medieval, Clifford Street. The outcome is a layout which is of far more than local narrower,contrasting the ForeStreet with wider much example,fora and, re-aligned town centre would be safe from further damage by fire. It resulted of in frontages being the rebuilding 1808, in and, calamity Chudleigh was a the national subject of an Act of Parliament which be sought to ensure to that the new considered was fire The the 11th century). century and, in respect of some individual buildings, even earlier (the church dates from 13th the as back far as origins with buildings remain there fire the of limit the beyond period after short the devastating relatively fire of 1807. However, a while over the centre of the constructed town was destroyed, buildings, century mid-nineteenth to early surviving of number the is town the of heart the characteristicdefining of principal The Hill to the north-east and The Parade to thesouth-west. town, especially the town centre, but extends well beyond that, as far as Heathfieldlake adjustments minor resulted in and a newextensions area when of 15 hectares.2010 in It reviewedcovers wasthe traditional boundary heart of The the hectares. 12.5 of area an covered it when 1975 in designated first was Area Conservation Chudleigh Town Centre Enhancement 31 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan The creation of a ‘town square’ to facilitate the greater use of the centre for outdoor use of the the centre greater facilitate to of a square’ The ‘town creation Market. Chudleigh of expansion the including activities, An increase in the number of short-stay parking spaces, to enable quick visits. shopping Measures to enable the safer crossing of the roads, especially in the vicinity of the Memorial. War the centre. through of traffic speed and volume the reduce to Measures centre. town the of limits the demarcate to area defined the of end either at Features area. defined the within cables overhead of the remaining undergrounding The more a design of is which lighting with lighting street existing the of replacement The Area. of a Conservation the centre to appropriate

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Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan 34 3.55 3.54 3.53 3.52 strongly supported. be will actions, previous by caused Area, Conservation the of appearance and character the layout of areas and the materials used. Proposals which seek to reverse damage to the on and detailing and features architectural traditional reinstating and repairing retaining, on placed be shall emphasis Particular Plan. Management Area Conservation Chudleigh within, and or with the potential to affect, character the Conservation Area must havethe traditional regard to the latest and enhance appearance to preserve of the area, its seek historic buildings shall and the Area spaces betweenConservation them. All developments POLICY CHNDP16:DESIGN INTHECONSERVATION AREA Development within Chudleigh properties without first applying for planning permission. 2015) to remove the right to Order carry out certain (England) works Development) (permittedPermitted development)(General to unlisted Planning Country and Town the of 4 (Article of legislation use to the given is being consideration unwitting, or deliberate aid, grant possibly and information property encouragement, owners will make with efforts to that, ‘put things right’. hoped To isprevent further damage, either it and area conservation the of character the maintaining while modifications out carry to possible is it but kinds, all of actions past by caused damagereverse waytoeasythe no is There impact and theirlocation needs to be carefully considered to avoid visual damage. detrimental serious streetfrontageslocatedhavea antennas,on satellite televisioncan Similarly,area. wider a of also proliferationbut a building, individual characterthe of of the in only not deterioration unnecessary and serious a to leads it cumulatively costs), in maintenance reduction conservation, (energy be intentions of best the might with out carried windows and doors plastic example, for of, installation the While building. a of character authentic the erode can properties to changes small how explains and 17) (appendix contains valuable guidance on what isimportant and appropriate Plan within thearea Management Area Conservation Chudleigh Council’s District The enjoy arelaxed atmosphere within buildings and spacesthat they find attractive. feel comfortable with their surroundings and visitors will only come back for more if they but there are few situations in which they are likely to be acceptable. Residents need to That does not mean that modern or even avant-garde designs should not be considered, town. the architecture within of style traditional simple, a than other or anythingfor support no little is there that clear it make 2017 in consultations the through made design on development on the most prominent site in the town centre, proposed in 2015, a and the to commentsreaction public The discordant. and jarring be can design ill-considered an where Area Conservation the within important greatest of is approach That town. the of core historic the within spaces and styles building traditional the by inspired be an historic town like Chudleigh the design ofallbuildings and theirsurroundings should in matters, related and housing with dealing section the in stated been already has As Design intheConservation Area 35 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan are unable to afford open market housing orhousing market open afford to unable are or housing affordable own their provide wish to are unable to findhousing that is designedto meet their specific needs, forexample less able. the and elderly the

• • The specific needs shall determined be at the housing shall be time the subject of applicationa of legally binding agreement to ensure, as far as possible, theand permitted the that for the purpose are dwellings retained originally provided and intended are only connection. local a strong with people to available Proposals FACILITIES to CHNDP2: HEALTH expand the existing health facilities within the parish or tonew provide facilities, meet theneeds of thepopulation, will growing be principle. in supported FACILITIES CHNDP3: EDUCATION Subject to a longer term proposals to need expand existing facilities education Chudleighin or provide being to new facilities established, principle. in supported will be the parish within At least PARKING CHNDP4: RESIDENTIAL two parking off-street spaces shall be provided with each new dwelling and additional spaces, for parking include seek to which Proposals dwellings. per two space of one communal rate the at provided visitor and use, shall be provision below these standards proximity will require the robust justification whichtakes and into account development proposed the of use and mix type, the accessibility; site’s the (see also POLICY CHNDP12: SUSTAINABILITY). transport public of, availability and to, including parish, the within developments residential new All CHNDP5: HOUSING DESIGN andby inspired be shall approach, design innovative an adopt which developments those reflect the traditional, historicalcharacteristics buildingsof Chudleigh in as described in (or 2012 Plan Management Area Conservation the and Plan this of above 3.15 paragraph subsequent revisions). The new developments must be designed with attractive spaces between the buildings and be well integrated with earlier developments, taking every surroundings. their enhance to opportunity and foot on both town, the around Accessibility WAYS AND CYCLE CHNDP 6: FOOTPATHS be enhanced. will town, the beyond networks national and local the to links and cycle, by cycle and footpaths safe incorporate shall developments commercial and residential New ways which, where possible, shall connect to the existingnetworks, preferably off-road wheelchairs using those including users of variety a to access give to wide sufficiently and footpaths new the that ensure to taken be shall opportunity Every scooters. mobility and and cycle ways are designed with appropriate lighting andplanting, to alsofunction as corridors. wildlife LIST OF POLICIES LIST a scheme of part as permitted housing affordable Any HOUSING NEEDS LOCAL CHNDP1: permitted housing affordable any and Plan Local the in development for allocated land on on land and over that above which has initially to shall been peoplebe allocated, offered with a strong local connection as defined Policy. in the Homechoice asdefined area by the Tertiary to the Primary from down cascade the LPA in their Homechoice Policy and who: people eligible to will apply This •

Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan 36 they do not detract from the quality of the areas and the landscape setting of Chudleigh. if permitted be only will them within developments proposed any Chudleigh, of setting the to make they contribution the and areas these of integrity visual the conserveTo and sense ofidentity. and shown on figure 7 contribute significantly to Chudleigh’s valued historic landscape setting setting landscape as designated areas The CHNDP11: THETOWN’S LANDSCAPESETTING ofan the subject 2017. be Regulations Species and Habitats shall of Conservation impact the under negative Assessment Appropriate a have might which development Any South Hams SAC or its features,qualifying directly or indirectly, alone or in combination. mighthavedevelopmentParishwhich Chudleighthe negativewithinof a the on impact CHNDP10: PROTECTION OFTHESOUTHHAMS SAC Nothing in thisNDPshall permit cannot beprovided on site then itmust beprovided elsewhere within the parish. If the biodiversity compensation needed to offset losses resulting from the developments • • • • the benefit of residents and visitors. To achieve this all of the following will be necessary: affect the rich biodiversity of the parish which shall be maintained for its own sake and for CHNDP9: BIODIVERSITY of the surrounding area. infrastructure must be carefully sited to minimise harm to the character and appearance services resulting from the introduction of new technologies, will be supported. Anyinnovative providenew to or services, broadband of speed the increase to and internet the CHNDP8: INTERNETACCESS ANDNEWTECHNOLOGIES Proposals to improve accessto period oftwelve months without being sold. reasonable price, reflecting the existing use (to be independently verified),a marketed at been has it and for viable not a minimum is business existing the that shown be can it if granted be only will A5 and A4 A3, A1, Classes outside Class Use a to parish the within that will result in the change of use of a shop, café, restaurant, hot food takeaway or pub CHNDP7: SHOPS,FOOD OUTLETS ANDPUBS Planning permission for adevelopment around woodlands shall be excluded from development. appropriate buffer and protected be zones shall veteran and trees ancient Identified agreed management an plan. with where accordance in perpetuity, should, in are bio-abundance they and that features biodiversity ensure for to managed agreement and binding legally habitats a of subject created the be applicable, newly and enhanced Retained, be only shall planting new undertaken All using native, and locally characteristic, plant and tree species. site. on both provided benefit be to should wildlife, designed and spaces, residents green new and boxes, bird or boxes bat banks, hedge corridors, wildlife unlit as such enhancements, biodiversity possible, Where to the occupation and useofthe first dwelling. the sustenance zone. Any necessary mitigation measures shall be implemented prior Greater Horseshoe Bat population will be mitigated either the on sitefor oravailability) elsewhere prey within (total sustenance South in losses the any how show within must SAC, Caves, Hams Chudleigh of 4km within located are that Developments Development proposals must ensure that they do not adversely 37 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan The enhancement of the town centre centre town of the The enhancement All developments that will result in the provision of new provision the in will result that All developments The creation of ‘town a square’ facilitate to greater the of Chudleigh Market expansion activities, including the outdoor use of the for centre shopping quick enable to spaces, parking short-stay of number the in increase An visits the of vicinity the in especially roads, the of crossing safer the enable to Measures Memorial War the centre through and speed of traffic volume the reduce to Measures Features at either end of the defined areato demarcate the limitsof the town centre area the defined within cables overhead remaining of the The undergrounding The replacement of the existingstreet lighting with lighting which is of a design area of a Conservation the centre to appropriate more Surface water management must be designed to retard flows. The incorporation of incorporation The flows. retard to designed be must management water Surface be will woodlands new and areas, marshy and ponds as such habitats, wetland new encouraged. strongly potential the maximise to aim must development new any of layout and design The an approach such that provided technologies other of solar and advantage take to development. of the character the overall compromise not does New housing developments of five dwellings or more developments and should, where all possible, commercial new provide the space enable the and future provision of infrastructure publicly accessible to charging points for vehicles, for adjacent example to the communal and visitor to parking in areas POLICYreferred PARKING. CHNDP4: RESIDENTIAL

(the area defined in figure 8) in accordance with an approved scheme that has been has that scheme approved an with accordance in 8) figure in defined area (the the subject of public consultation shall be implemented instages and shall provide (but not exclusively): for • • • • • • • dwellings dwellings or new commercial floor space mustbe designed in sucha way that they do not add to flood risk and enable theuse of solar or otheran technologies and fuels (including fossil on reliance the in reduction a to contribute which gain) solar passive particular: In air quality. in improvement • • • FACILITIES CHNDP13: INDOOR COMMUNITY Any proposal to enhance the existing indoor community facilities within the be supported. will accessible facilities parish and proposal any provide to new FACILITIES CHNDP14: OUTDOOR COMMUNITY Any proposal to enhance existing outdoorcommunity facilities within the the parish or toprovide new facilities recreational sports and outdoor existing replace to proposal will be Any supported. facilities with a non-sport permitted where or non-recreation planning permission has related already been securedfor a development replacement will only be facility of at least the same size, type and in quality, a similarly accessible location, costs the all meet to agreement binding legally a into entered has developer the and an within works necessary the complete to and facility replacement the providing of timescale. agreed CENTRE ENHANCEMENT CHNDP15: TOWN CHNDP12: SUSTAINABILITY CHNDP12:

Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan 38 Conservation Area, caused by previous actions, will be strongly supported. the layout of areas and the materials used. Proposals which seek to reverse damage to the on and detailing and features architectural traditional reinstating and repairing retaining, on placed be shall emphasis Particular Plan. Management Area Conservation Chudleigh within, and or with the potential to affect, character the Conservation Area must havethe traditional regard to the latest and enhance appearance to preserve of the area, its seek historic buildings shall and the Area spaces betweenConservation them. All developments CHNDP16: DESIGN IN THECONSERVATION AREA Development within Chudleigh 39 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan Explanation the by met not are needs whose those for rent, sale or for Housing route a subsidised provides that housing (including market open and workers); local essential is for and/or home ownership to definitions:- following of the or more one with complies which following all of the meets rent: for housing Affordable the with in accordance is set rent (a) the conditions: or is Rent, or Affordable Social Rent policy for rent Government’s service (including charges rents market local below 20% least at provider, is a registered landlord the (b) applicable); where scheme Rent to of a Build as part it is included where except provider); a registered be not need landlord the which case (in price an affordable at remain to provisions (c) it includes and recycled be to subsidy the or for households, eligible future for Rent to Build For provision. housing affordable alternative for to be the expected is rent for housing affordable schemes context, this in (and, provision housing affordable of form normal Rent). Private as Affordable is known the of and 3 2 Sections in homes: is as specified Starter legislation secondary any Act 2016 and Planning and Housing home starter a of definition The these sections. under made such any and statute in out set meaning the reflect should decision- or plan-preparation time of at the legislation secondary of limiting effect has the legislation secondary Where making. those home to a starter purchase to eligibility a household’s those income, of household level maximum with a particular used. be should restrictions of at a discount at sold sales housing: is that market Discounted with is determined Eligibility value. market local 20% below least should Provisions prices. house local and incomes local to regard future for a discount at remains housing ensure place to in be households.eligible is housing ownership: to home routes Other Affordable those for ownership to a route provides sale that for provided market. the through ownership home achieve not who could low other loans, equity relevant ownership, shared It includes 20% below least at to equivalent a price sale (at for homes cost a period includes (which buy to rent and value) market local is provided, funding grant public Where rent). of intermediate an at remain to the homes for provisions be should there receipts any for or households, eligible future for price affordable provision, or housing affordable alternative for recycled be to in specified authority relevant or the Government to refunded agreement. funding the

Term Affordable Housing GLOSSARY OF TERMS GLOSSARY

Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan 40 Plan Development Site (CWS) County Wildlife (RIGS) Geological Sites Important Regionally Devon Banks Inventory (AWI) Woodland Ancient Woodland Ancient Veteran Tree Ancient or remain in force. strategies, together withany regional strategy policiesthat Minerals Waste Plan andpublishedspatial development Neighbourhood Plansthat have beenmade,theCounty Purchase Act 2004,andincludesadopted Local Plans, Is defined insection38ofthePlanningand Compulsory Kingdom’s national Biodiversity ActionPlan. Wildlife Sites are often alsointhat county’s ortheUnited collaborate to selectanddesignate sites. SpeciesinCounty and otherlocal wildlife, environmental, conservation groups to county, ingeneral local Wildlife Trusts, local authorities the exact details oftheselectionprocess differ from county sites can alsobeofaregional andnational importance. Whilst Natural Englandasbeinga‘Local Site’ designation, though wildlife initscounty context. Thedesignation isclassified by onto asite, doesaffirm asite’s importance and value for Kingdom, whichdespite conferring nostatutory protection County Wildlife Site isaconservation designation intheUnited Kingdom. for geodiversity (geology andgeomorphology) intheUnited designated sites oflocal, national and regional importance and commonly referred to by their acronym RIGS)are locally or, especiallyinWales, regionally important geodiversity sites (RIGS) (alsoknown asregionally important geological sites Regionally important geological andgeomorphological sites native hedge andshrub varieties. narrowing to lessthanonemetre at thetop andplanted with parish boundaries.Typically 2.5metres wideat thebase, habitats often ofhistoric value andmarkingancient fieldand Devon “Hedgebanks” are landscape features andwildlife the terms Ancient orVeteran Tree. all trees withinadesignated geographical area anddefined by An inventory compiled andmanaged by theWoodland Trust of on ancient woodland sites. AD. Itincludesancient semi-natural woodland andplantations An area that hasbeenwooded continuously since at least 1600 stage. species. Very few trees ofany speciesreach theancient life- to beancient, butare oldrelative to othertrees ofthesame trees are veteran trees. Notallveteran trees are oldenough exceptional biodiversity, cultural orheritage value. Allancient A tree which,because ofitsage, size andcondition, isof 41 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan

Having regard to national policies and advice contained incontained advice policies and national to regard Having make to it is appropriate of State Secretary the by issued guidance Plan.Neighbourhood or order the listed any of preserving desirability the to regard special Having architectural or special of features any or or its setting building the make to it possesses, it is appropriate that interest historic order. or enhancing of preserving desirability the to regard special Having it is area, conservation of any or appearance character the Orders. to only applies This Order. the make to appropriate to Plan contributes or Neighbourhood making of the Order The development. of sustainable achievement the general Plan is in or Neighbourhood making of the Order The in the contained policies strategic the with conformity authority of the the area for plan development Plan does not breach, or Neighbourhood making of the Order The EU obligations. with, is otherwiseand compatible (or plan)Order to the relation in met are conditions Prescribed connection in with complied been have matters prescribed and Plan. or Neighbourhood order the for proposal the with Only a draft Neighbourhood Plan or Order that meets each of a set of of a set each meets that or Order Plan Neighbourhood a draft Only basic be MADE. The and referendum to a be put can conditions basic 1990 of Act Planning Country and Town the in out set are conditions are: conditions The basic Plans. Neighbourhood to as applied 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. the in used are which Plan Development the in Policies must be Applications applications. planning of determination unless Plan with the Development in accordance determined otherwise. indicate considerations material the by up drawn area, of a local development the future for A plan In community. with the consultation in authority planning local adopted documents plan development as the is described this law Act 2004. A local Compulsory and Planning the under Purchase or a policies, or non-strategic of either strategic consist can plan of the two. combination or a neighbourhood council or town a parish by prepared A plan is this law In area. neighbourhood a designated for forum Planning the in plan development as a neighborhood described Act 2004. Compulsoryand Purchase how of a vision out sets that plan led is a community Plan A Parish neededthe action identifies and develop, to wants community the for and community, the by is produced Plan it. A Parish achieve to the involving consultation a detailed on It is based community. the whole community. action, to served Masterplan Community Chudleigh The The Plan. Parish the of, direction and aspirations the consolidate used been have Masterplan Community raised in the points action the community. for projects core formulate to

MADE Plan Local Neighbourhood Plan Plan Parish Community Masterplan Development Management Policies

Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan 42 Assessment Appropriate Habitats Directive Assessment, Regulation site, Habitat Habitats Socio-economic (AGLV) Landscape Value Area ofGreat (SSSI) Scientific Interest Site ofSpecial (SAC) Conservation Special Areas of (NPPF) Policy Framework National Planning Plan Management Area Conservation (CIL) Levy Infrastructure Community allow the decisionmaker to make an appropriate assessment. European Site affected together withsufficient information to European Site thedeveloper must provide areport showing the effects on protected habitats. Ifthis project islikely to affect a Planning Actof2008developers must consider thepotential an application for significant infrastructure projects under the Infrastructure preparing Planning Commissionadvice:“When Areas and any relevant MarineSites. Importance, SpecialAreas ofConservation, Special Protection candidate Special Areas ofConservation, Sites ofCommunity Regulations 2017 for the purpose ofthose regulations, including regulation 8ofthe Conservation ofHabitats and Species Any site which would be included within the definitionat policy and provision ismade inspecific geographical regions. housing inequalities and used asa tool for ensuring planning income. Often used asabenchmark for investigatingand health in acommunity orsociety based on education, occupation and Refers to, and helps define, the standing ofa person orgroup Planning Act1947. The designation was established under the Town and Country is therefore afforded adegree of protection bylocal authorities. England which isconsidered to have aparticular scenic value, and An Area ofGreat Landscape Value (AGLV) isan area ofland in Countryside Act1981. Sites designated by Natural England under the Wildlife and as important conservation sites. Species Regulations 2017which have been given special protection Areas defined by regulation 3of the Conservation of Habitatsand produced. locally prepared plansfor housing and other developments can be these should be applied. Itprovides aframework within which out the Government’s planning polices for England and how The National Planning Policy Framework (revised in 2019)sets alterations, repair ormanagement. significance will be sustained and monitored in any new use, explains and highlights why aplace issignificant and how that A Conservation Area Management Plan isa document which Council Tax dwelling) in areas without aNeighbourhood Plan. Neighbourhood Plan and up to 15%(capped at £100per existing can be up to 25%ofreceipts in areas with an adopted (MADE) also receive ameaningful proportion ofthemoney raised. This the development oftheir area. Town and Parish Councils will in England and Wales to help deliver infrastructure to support introduced by the Planning Act2008asatool for local authorities The Community Infrastructure Levy(CIL)isaplanning charge, 43 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan • Affordable Housing • Affordable • Highways • Health

Space Open Public Education Improvements centre Town The term conservation area applies to an area considered considered to an area applies area conservation The term special of its because or enhancement of preservation worthy in legislation The current interest. or historic architectural the quality Act 1990, defines the Planning and Wales, England appearance or character as being: “the area of a conservation The Chudleigh or enhance”. preserve to of which it is desirable Appraisal” is described in the “Character Area Conservation 2009. in October TDC by conducted a and Authority a Local between agreement binding A legally andTown 106 of the of Section terms the under made developer planning to linked are agreements Act 1990. Such Planning Country They obligations. planning as be known also can and applications will have a development that it is considered when required are by be moderated cannot that area local the impacts on significant decision. planning to a attached means of conditions it will the Council, to is submitted be application a planning When a significant cause would the development whether as to assessed community. and area the to impact development of the on the nature depending S106 will vary The common most The District. of the the needs on based and include:- obligations • • • activities conservation are or offsets compensation Biodiversity compensate to benefits biodiversity give designed to are that nature damages when a development - ensuring that losses for nature new mitigated) or be avoided cannot (and this damage offsetting biodiversity appropriate, Where will be created. sites to fulfil their obligations to developers available is an option hierarchy. mitigation under the planning system’s 1987 Planning (Use Classes) Order and Country The Town various (as amended) puts uses of land and buildings into planning In general, as ‘Use Classes’. known categories one use class to from change permission will be needed to other legislation where exceptions are although there another, Permitted Planning (General and Country the Town (currently without changes 2015) allows (England) Order Development) planning permission (Permitted apply for the need to Development).

Conservation Area Section 106 Agreement (S106) Biodiversity Compensation Use Classes Order

Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan 44 1 and whereto findthem... List ofAppendices NDP Team Leader Graham Wall Marsh for alltheir guidance and support. critical their for Committee, overview and Steering patience, and tothe Teignbridgeand District Council officersCouncil DavidTown Kiernan and Alexis the to due also are Thanks • • • • the Working Groups. Iamparticularly grateful for allthe work undertaken by: and NDP Team the perseverance of and effort enormous the not without possible been have would Plan Development Neighbourhood this of production and development The AND FINALLY…. 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

Clare Lillington Fiona Halstead Tessa Frost Rod Blackshaw Chudleigh Design Guide (Teignbridge District Council - 1976) Chudleigh Conservation Area Management Plan Chudleigh Town Council - 2017) Chudleigh Town Centre –Public Realm Improvements (LHCArchitects on behalf of Council - 2012) Teignbridge Towns and Village Project (LHCArchitects on behalf ofTeignbridge District Teignbridge Playing Pitch Strategy (Teignbridge District Council - 2018) Sports Strategy 2018-21(Chudleigh Town Council - October 2018) RoadPolicies to from Zero’ ‘The (Department ofTransport - July 2018) Assessment (HRA)(Teignbridge District Council - July 2018) Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Report and Habitat Regulation Chudleigh Parish Biodiversity Audit (Devon County Council - 2010) Rural Housing Partnership on behalf ofChudleigh Town Council - June 2018) Parish ofChudleigh Housing Needs Report (Devon Communities Together and Devon Steering Committee -October 2017) Chudleigh NDPCommunity Survey Report (‘Catalyst’ on behalf ofChudleigh NDP Committee -Summer 2017) Community Survey Questionnaire (‘Catalyst’ on behalf ofChudleigh NDPSteering Public Comments onExhibition Topics (Chudleigh NDPSteering Committee -Spring 2017) NDP Exhibition Posters (Chudleigh NDPSteering Committee -April2017) Teignbridge Local Plan 2013-2033(Teignbridge District Council - 2014) Council - September 2011) Chudleigh Community Masterplan Chudleigh Parish Plan (Chudleigh Town Council 2009) • • • • Nicky Over Anne McFarlaneMary Michael McCormick David Lillington (Chudleigh Town Council and Teignbridge District (Teignbridge District Council - February 2012) • • • • Mike Underwood Oliver Stone Carole Smart Andy Robbins 45 Chudleigh Neighbourhood Development Plan