Dunsford
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 SettlementParish/Town Profile: Councils Dunsford and will be updated as necessary. 1
Introduction
Dunsford lies on the north eastern boundary of the National Park, in the River Teign valley. It is a linear settlement, set out from east to west along the ridgeway. The settlement developed from a loose collection of farms strung along the road, with a small number of associated cottages. The village has a range of local facilities including a shop and
post office, garage, pub, primary school, village hall and church.
Settlement Profile: Dunsford 2 Demographics A summary of key population statistics
Population 285 Census 2011, defined by best-fit Output Areas
Age Profile (Census 2011) Settlement comparison (Census 2011)
100+ Children Working Age Older People
90 Christow Bridford Throwleigh & Gidleigh 80 Sourton Sticklepath 70 Lydford North Brentor Ilsington & Liverton 60 Walkhampton Age Drewsteignton Hennock 50 Peter Tavy Manaton 40 Scorriton Holne Cheriton Bishop 30 Lustleigh Shaugh Prior Whiddon Down 20 North Bovey Belstone 10 Meavy Dean Prior Dunsford 0 0 5 10 0 200 400 600 800 Population Population Settlement Profile: Dunsford 3 Housing Stock Headline data on current housing stock
Average House Prices 2016 Identifying Housing Need Excluding settlements with less than five sales, number of sales labelled. following Parishes:
Christow 8 Dunsford, Bridford, Drewsteignton Yelverton 11 Manaton 18 Belstone 8 Chagford 6 Mary Tavy 22 Sticklepath 9 Drewsteignton 5 Buckfast 8 Dunsford 5 Liverton 5 Ilsington 6 South Tawton 7 Brentor 5 Cheriton Bishop 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: Dunsford 4 Local Issues A summary of current development issues
Sites allocated for development No sites allocated for development in current local plan: 1 affordable unit has been delivered on other sites since 2008
October 2010 Housing Needs 11 affordable homes needed within 5 years Assessment recommended: 10 one-bed or two-bed and 1 three-bed 10 rented accommodation and 1 shared ownership
Issues Paper Consultation (Dec 2016) Infrastructure delivery
The following summarises issues identified by residents and the Parish We are aware of the following items of infrastructure which are needed Council: and have a reasonable prospect of being funded in the next 20 years: Support genuine community collaboration to plan for future Long standing desire for additional car parking (detailed of settlement assessment required) Prioritise affordable homes to rent and smaller housing for elderly downsizers In view of limited housing, allow more generous residential extensions to help local families stay in area Promote use of local materials (e.g. granite, slate) Concern at impact of second home ownership and support for use of principle residence restrictions Consider allowing conversion of redundant agricultural buildings for affordable housing for local people Concern at limited support for starting of new businesses in rural settlements Support improved superfast broadband access, mobile phone coverage and public transport access Concern at quality of transport and communication infrastructure and desire for new car park Concern at ability of sewage network to accommodate future growth
Settlement Profile: Dunsford 5 Map 1 – Planning Considerations A map of key policy designations affecting planning decisions in this settlement
Settlement Profile: Dunsford 6 Map 2 – Open Space A map of all open space with public value in this settlement
Settlement Profile: Dunsford 7 Settlement Services and Connectivity
Settlement Services
Post Office 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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Dunsford
Method of Travelling to work (Census 2011)
Private vehicle Home worker On Foot Bus, Minibus or Coach Train Other Passenger in private vehicle Bicycle Taxi
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
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