Yelverton September 2019 This settlement profile has been prepared by Dartmoor National Park Authority to provide an overview of key information and issues for the settlement. It has been prepared in consultation with Parish/Town Councils and will be updated as necessary. Settlement Profile: Yelverton 1 Introduction position on the south west edge of the National Park offers easy access from Plymouth and Tavistock and makes it a good touring base. The village has a distinct character and a rich history, and developed around the junction of the South Devon and Tavistock Railway and the Princetown branch line. The war-time airfield on Roborough Down (RAF Harrowbeer) gives it an important place in local modern history. Main Shopping Area The main shopping area in Yelverton includes the , as well as a second area of shops and businesses at Settlement Profile: Yelverton 2 Demographics A summary of key population statistics Population 1,498 Census 2011, defined by best-fit Output Areas Age Profile (Census 2011) Settlement comparison (Census 2011) Children Working Age Older People 100+ Ashburton Buckfastleigh 90 South Brent Horrabridge 80 Yelverton Princetown* Moretonhampstead 70 Chagford S. Zeal & S. Tawton 60 Mary Tavy Age Bittaford Cornwood 50 Dousland Christow Bridford 40 Throwleigh & Gidleigh Sourton 30 Sticklepath Lydford North Brentor 20 Ilsington & Liverton Walkhampton 10 Drewsteignton Hennock Peter Tavy 0 0 10 20 30 40 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 Population * Includes prison population Population Settlement Profile: Yelverton 3 Housing Stock Headline data on current housing stock Current Housing Stock Average House Prices 2016 Land Registry, 2016 Census 2011, defined by best-fit Output Areas Excluding settlements with less than five sales, number of sales labelled Ashburton 81 Lustleigh 8 Buckfastleigh 64 Christow 11 South Brent 56 Yelverton 18 Horrabridge 64 Manaton 8 Yelverton 49 Belstone 6 Moretonhampstead 66 Chagford 22 Chagford 78 Mary Tavy 9 Princetown 20 Sticklepath 5 0 500 1000 1500 2000 Drewsteignton 8 Buckfast 5 Holiday lets, second homes and empty dwellings, number labelled (Census 2011) Dunsford 5 Liverton 6 Ilsington 7 Current Affordable Housing Stock South Tawton 5 Bittaford 12 Cornwood 10 Bedrooms Ashburton 54 1 2 3 4 5+ Total Lydford 8 Dousland 15 42 16 6 0 0 64 Moretonhampstead 20 South Zeal 13 Devon Communities Together, 2016 South Brent 36 Horrabridge 32 Buckfastleigh 52 Princetown 19 Identifying Housing Need 0 £100K £200K £300K £400K £500K affordable housing need will be identified from housing need within the following Parishes: Buckland Monachorum, Horrabridge, Meavy, Walkhampton and Whitchurch. Settlement Profile: Yelverton 4 Local Issues A summary of current development issues 1 site allocated for housing Sites allocated for development Total land area of 0.95 Ha in current local plan: Planning permission granted for 32 units in 2015 13 affordable units have come forward on other sites since 2008 The March 2013 Housing Needs 18 affordable homes needed within next 5 years * Assessment recommended: 9 one-bed, 8 two-bed and 1 three-bed *for Parish of Buckland Monachorum 4 shared ownership and fourteen rented homes Issues Paper Consultation (Dec 2016) Infrastructure delivery The following summarises the issues identified by Yelverton We are aware of the following items of infrastructure which are needed residents, Parish Council and other local organisations: and have a reasonable prospect of being funded in the next 20 years: Prioritise development of brownfield sites and in locations with Improvement of cycle links along A386 access to vital services Facility to allow parking and change to a public mode of Prioritise housing for elderly residents wishing to down-size transport (DCC) Ensure sufficient land is available within the settlement Recreational open space to be provided as part of Briar Tor boundary to meet local needs development Ensure robust protection of valuable habitats from impact of Footpath link between Yelverton and Dousland development Concern over whether existing transport network can accommodate future development, particularly parking at Open Space, Sport and Recreation the retail forecourt Support mitigation of increasing traffic on A386 through There are currently no identified issues with provision of open space, pedestrian-friendly enhancements and by careful selection of sport and recreation facilities. Contributions should only be sought development sites to avoid worsening air quality where there is a clear and identified need for improvement works at Consider meeting housing need of West Devon villages in the time. Buckland Monachorum Parish within Yelverton Settlement Profile: Yelverton 5 Map 1 – Planning Considerations A map of key policy designations affecting planning decisions in this settlement Settlement Profile: Yelverton 6 Map 2 – Open Space A map of all open space with public value in this settlement Settlement Profile: Yelverton 7 Map 3 – Settlement Services A map of key services in this settlement Settlement Profile: Yelverton 8 Connectivity Information providing an indication of how well connected this settlement is Outgoing Bus Services Method of Travelling to work (Census 2011) No. Route Days Times1 Frequency1 Private vehicle 1 Yelverton Tavistock Mon-Sat 0636-2338 1 / 30 mins Home worker Via Horrabridge Sun 0938-2138 1 / hour Yelverton Plymouth Mon-Sat 0703-2219 1 / 30 mins On Foot Via Derriford Sun 0918-2019 1 / hour Passenger in private vehicle 45 Yelverton Tavistock Mon-Sat 0600-1617 1 / 2 hours Bus, Minibus or Coach Yelverton Plymouth Mon-Sat 1050-1955 1 / 2 hours Bicycle Via Woolwell Train 55 Yelverton Crapstone Mon-Sat 0843-1825 1 / 2 hours Taxi Via Milton Combe Other 56 Yelverton Tavistock Mon-Sat 0925-1630 1 / 2 hours 0 100 200 300 400 500 Via Dousland 98 Yelverton Princetown Mon-Sat 0740 - 1450 3 Yelverton Tavistock Mon-Sat 0920 1 Via Postbridge X1 Yelverton - Tavistock Mon-Sat 0718-1914 1 / 30 mins Yelverton Plymouth Mon-Sat 0613-1839 1 / 30 mins Via Woolwell 1 Indicative only, times should not be relied upon and will be subject to change Settlement Profile: Yelverton 9 .