All Local Plans have to be reviewed every 5 years and this process is now starting in Teignbridge. Consultation begins today and runs until Monday, July 16th. You can read all the relevant documents online here or you can attend one of the roadshows taking place in June.
Key messages – 09.05.18
Agenda Summary 09.05.18
Message from the Trustees – Temporary suspension of large events at Buckfastleigh Town Hall Problems at recent events at the Town Hall have identified a number of serious Health & Safety issues particularly in regard to unstaffed use of the building for large events. Fire safety risk assessments have also highlighted issues that need to […]
The Dartmoor National Park local plan sets out policies to guide future development in the National Park and is the starting point when decisions are made on planning applications. It covers issues such as; house extensions, design, the environment, listed buildings, housing, business, farming, tourism, quarrying, and land for development. At present it is being […]
Key messages – 18.04.18
Dartmoor National Park Authority, Devon County Council, South Hams District Council, Teignbridge District Council and Torbay Council are consulting on a draft South Hams SAC Greater Horseshoe Bat Supplementary Planning Document. Town Councillors will discuss this at the next Environment and Transport Committee meeting on May 2nd. This Supplementary Planning Document will provide guidance on […]
At the Annual Town Meeting today, we heard the annual report from Cllr Pam Barrett, the mayor of Buckfastleigh & Chair of Buckfastleigh Town Council, which summarises the work of the council for the year 2017-18. Read it here: Mayor’s Report 2018.
Due to recent events the town stores of Grit and Salt are now being kept at a central location in Buckfastleigh. Anyone needing any grit/salt should contact the town ranger who will arrange access to the stores. Many thanks to Councillor Huw Cox and friends for help in the removal and re-storing of grit and […]
Agenda Summary 18.04.18
The Town Council received a Development Brief for 30 properties on Holne Road and requested that the developers come to a public meeting to discuss them. Burrington Estates have said they do not wish to attend a meeting as they feel they have already spent a lot of time and money on consulting the public […]
Do you know someone in town you’d like to see honoured for all the work they do on behalf of the community? If so, please complete the nomination form here* There are 4 Award categories: Long Service – working for the community for many years Young Volunteer – making a difference up to the age […]
Agenda Summary 14.03.18
The Town Council has now received a Development Brief for 30 properties on Holne Road and is requesting that the developers, Burrington Estates, come to a public meeting to discuss its plans, as well as offering the online consultation (more info on this here). This email was sent on 5th March. Hopefully a date for […]
