New Buckfastleigh Housing Needs Survey

A new questionnaire from Devon Communities Together, facilitated by Teignbridge District Council and supported by the Town Council will be popping through your letter box in June which can be completed on paper or online.

You may be asking what is the point in filling this in?

A Housing Needs Survey is an independent report which collates information about the current housing situation, circumstances and need in our community. An assessment of the data collated is then used to identify what housing is needed with an emphasis on affordable housing which can be used by your Town Council, Dartmoor National Park, Teignbridge District Council and community groups to ensure the right number, size and tenure of homes are built.

It is important that residents complete the survey even if you do not have a current need. Further information to follow in due course.

Join the Town Council!

 

There are vacancies for new Town Councillors.  Find out  how to apply here.

 

Proposed development of 75 dwellings at Land at Timbers Road, Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh Town Council’s response to planning applications 0363/23 and 0364/23 can be read here.

The information and the application in its entirety are available to be viewed on the DNP website, please follow this link:

https://dartmoor-online.tascomi.com//planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=161664&language=en

20th February 2024 – appeal consultation letter received by Dartmoor National Park Authority

Non Determination within 8 weeks
Failed to give notice of its decision within the appropriate period (usually 8 weeks) on an application for permission
or approval Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved apart from Access) for circa 75 dwellings and
associated infrastructure Land At Timbers Road, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DR

An appeal to the Planning Inspectorate has been submitted by the developer. You can make comments relating to the appeal online at: www.gov.uk/appeal-planning-inspectorate  by using the seven digit number at the end of this reference no: W/23/3334395 or by writing to the authority quoting this reference number by 26th March 2024. Representations will be made known to the appellant, but not acknowledged by the Planning Inspectorate.

Funding from District and County Councillors

Did you know that your District Councillors have funding (£1,000 each per year) to support local projects?  And that our County Councillor has an annual “Locality” budget of £5,000?  Find out here how to apply.

Defibrillator Locations

Make sure you know where all the town defibrillators are located.  Have a look here

Citizens Advice Outreach Service

Due to the demand for the Citizens Advice Outreach Service which runs in partnership with the Foodbank at St. Luke’s Church, the Friday morning video booth at the Town Hall is not being used and is therefore cancelled with immediate effect.

Buckfastleigh Town Council will however continue to fund this valuable service and the door is always open should Teignbridge Citizens Advice wish to return to the Town Hall at a later date.

A representative of Citizens Advice is available at the Foodbank every Friday from 10.00 am until noon.  To make an appointment, please telephone 01364 64485 or email: info@ buckfastleigh.foodbank.org.uk.

Advice is also available on freephone:  0808 278 7997

Become a Carbon Cutter!

Find out here how you can help yourself and your community reduce carbon emissions and feel better about the climate emergency.

Buckfastleigh Green Fair

Would you or your organisation like to be involved in the next Buckfastleigh Green Fair on Saturday 28th September 2024? Please contact Judith at: clerk@buckfastleigh.gov.uk to express your interest.

 

Ways to Report a Crime

Find out here the different ways to report crimes to Devon and Cornwall Police.

Minutes of past meetings

To find the minutes of past Council meetings, go to the Events page and find the date of the meeting you are interested in.  Click on the meeting and it will take you to a page with a link to the Minutes for that meeting.
 
The website will soon be reconfigured so you can find minutes in the Meetings Archive section, but currently there is a technical glitch with this.
 

The Town Council & the Town Hall

 
The Town Council office can still be reached by leaving a message on the office answerphone – 01364 642576 – or phoning the Town Clerk on 07904 033616.  
 
 

Transport from Buckfastleigh to Newton Abbot

Need transport from Buckfastleigh to Newton Abbot?  Try Ring & Ride – about two hours in Newton Abbot on Friday mornings.  Return fare £6.10.  Call 01626 335775 for information or to book.

More information here.

Problems with roads, potholes, overgrown vegetation etc.

A reminder that any problems with highways should be reported online to DCC.  Read more here.

 

Wildspace Garden Now Open!

The Wildspace Garden is now open to the public.  Read the story and find out autumn/winter opening times here.