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read moreBackground to formulating a Neighbourhood Plan
Background information regarding the setting up a Neighbourhood Plan for Kingsbridge , Churchstow and West Alvington
read moreDocument Reference Library
This is the Neighbourhood Plan Reference Library. Please click on a title to view as a PDF ...
read moreVision Statement
The Plan sets out to celebrate and sustain the unique characteristics of the market town of Kingsbridge, the distinct and separate villages of West Alvington and Churchstow, and the estuary and...
read moreDevelopment Briefs
Development briefs supporting the Neighbourhood Plan
read moreThe Natural Environment – Theme 1
The plan sets out to protect and enhance the local environment of green and open spaces that surround and connect into the villages and town. All future development should have due regard of its...
read moreAffordable Housing – Theme 2
This plan supports the greater provision of truly affordable dwellings in Kingsbridge and West Alvington. This includes homes for all ages but particularly young families and the elderly. All...
read moreBusiness and the Economy – Theme 3
Sustaining the local tourism industry and activities that support it, such as marine and land- based leisure is the highest priority. The plan supports a vibrant high street with independent shops...
read moreThe Built Environment – Theme 4
The plan sets as a priority the adoption of a brownfield first policy that focuses new development on existing sites within the settlement boundaries including; the regeneration of Fore Street,...
read moreHealth, Wellbeing and Leisure – Theme 5
The achieving of physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing for all members of the community. The provision of new and improved built and open-air community facilities serving the whole area which...
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