The Town Council has received for comment an outline application for six self build affordable dwellings, six starter homes and 16 open market self build custom build dwellings on land to the south of Strode Road (approval sought for access). Online details are here Below is the response the Council has sent to the Planning […]
There is no longer an 88 bus service between Buckfastleigh and Newton Abbot on Sundays. The Town Council sent a letter to Devon County Council about this cut in service (see below) and this is the response we have received. It all comes down to what subsidies can be justified in their terms: Dear Ms […]
On Thursday, 13th September, the BBC will be filming its Antiques Roadshow at Buckfast Abbey. 45 to 50 volunteers are needed. They must be 18 or over with no known medical reasons why they cannot safely undertake the day’s duties and must be available to attend a briefing session at 3.30 pm on Wednesday 12th […]
What to do with an unused phone box? Buckfastleigh and Buckfast now have at their disposal four decommissioned phone boxes (two red, two glass) which are located at Glebelands, West End Road, in the car park next to Buckfast Village Hall and at Grange Green, Buckfast. The one on Grange Green is going to house […]
Key messages – 11.07.18
The Devon Cambian School, based at Oaklands Park, has submitted a planning application to use the school playing field for an educational farm. They want to enhance their provision with the introduction of small organically farmed products to include up to 50 laying hens, goats, a small number of pigs and a small polytunnel for […]
Agenda Summary 13.06.18
You can now cast your vote for your ‘Community Champion’ in ballot boxes around the town. The nominees for the award are those that you have put forward over the last month… There are ballot boxes around the town in the Town Hall, Buckfastleigh and Buckfast Post Offices, the CO-OP, the Seed, Huccaby’s, St Luke’s […]
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
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 […]
