South Tawton

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 South and Tawton will be updated as necessary. 1

Introduction

The village of South Tawton is situated on the northern fringe of the National Park, on a knoll in the valley below Cawsand Beacon. It was recorded in the Domesday Book as one of the wealthiest parishes in Devon. The foundation of the new town of South Zeal in 1298, just 1 mile to the south, probably suppressed the growth of South Tawton and it stayed as an agricultural settlement.

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

Population 912 Census 2011, South Zeal and South Tawton

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

100+ Children Working Age Older People 90 Ashburton Buckfastleigh 80 South Brent Horrabridge Yelverton 70 Princetown* Moretonhampstead Chagford 60 S. Zeal & S. Tawton Age Mary Tavy 50 Bittaford Cornwood Dousland 40 Christow Bridford Throwleigh & Gidleigh 30 Sourton Sticklepath 20 Lydford North Brentor Ilsington & Liverton 10 Walkhampton Drewsteignton Hennock 0 Peter Tavy 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 Population * Includes prison population Population Settlement Profile: South Tawton 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

the following Parishes: Christow 8 Yelverton 11 South Tawton 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 Sourton 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

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Land Registry, 2016

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

Sites allocated for development No sites allocated for development in current local plan: 6 affordable units have been delivered on other sites since 2008 March 2014 Housing Needs 14 affordable units needed in next 5 years Assessment for South Tawton 7 one-bed, 3 two-bed and 4 three-bed Parish recommended: 14 rented accommodation

Issues Paper Consultation (Dec 2016) Infrastructure delivery

The following summarises issues identified by South Tawton 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:  Small amount of development necessary to allow community  Desire for additional parking (detailed assessment required) to thrive  Prioritise affordable housing to meet local needs  Allow development of greenfield sites where no brownfield land available Open Space, Sport and Recreation  Continue to protect essential settlement services We are aware of the following priorities for improving Open Space,  Concern over impact of second home ownership Sport and Recreation facilities:  Support and encourage self-build  Encourage high-quality and distinctive design  None known  Preserve existing protection of landscape, wildlife and habitats  Support sympathetic conversion of historic farm buildings where necessary to preserve heritage assets  Support wider access to superfast internet and good mobile phone coverage  Concern existing transport infrastructure cannot accommodate more development, new

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

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

Settlement Profile: South Tawton 7 Settlement Services and Connectivity

Settlement Services

Post Office Store Village Hall Village Primary Service Bus Regular Ground Recreation Church Pub Centre Health Surgery Branch Pharmacy (fuel) Garage A B U

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Settlement

South Tawton             If no, distance to nearest <1km <1km <1km <1km    

Method of Travelling to work (Census 2011, South Tawton and South Zeal)

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

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Settlement Profile: South Tawton 8