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2. About this Neighbourhood Plan
We aim to make Dawlish an even better place to be, now and for • Protecting areas of open space that you value and maintaining
future generations. the high quality coastal natural environment.
Through working with Teignbridge Planners, a steering group The draft Neighbourhood Plan is a vision about what Dawlish
of local people has prepared this Neighbourhood Plan. It tries Parish will be like in the next 20 years. This vision will guide future
to meet your needs and your aspirations. It suggests positive planning decisions in the area. This includes a series of actions
changes in the Dawlish Parish over the next 20 years to support describing where positive changes will happen across the Dawlish
a population that is expected to grow by 3,000. Positive changes
will help local people of all ages be able to live and work in the
area, improve prosperity and well-being, regenerate the town Sources of information we have used to prepare the draft
centre, support tourism, and protect valued open space and Neighbourhood Plan can be found at the back of this consultation
important nature conservation interests. They will also help document.
address social issues within the area, by helping residents to have
better access to housing, jobs, health services and other facilities.
To achieve these positive changes the draft Neighbourhood Plan
makes provision for:
• Dawlish to meet two-thirds of its own affordable housing need
over the next 20 years, helping many local people get on the
housing ladder. 2,000 new homes (about 100 new homes each
year) including about 1400 open market homes to subsidise
600 new homes that are affordable for local people. 400 of
these new homes already have planning permission. These
new homes will provide an opportunity for more than £20
million to be invested on infrastructure, community facilities and
other big improvements to Dawlish Parish.
• New job opportunities and a range of community facilities to
keep people working locally and to encourage walking, cycling
and use of public transport.
• Dawlish to regain its premier resort status through regeneration
and new visitor attractions.

3. Dawlish Parish will be:
• A sustainable, thriving and prosperous place that supports a high quality of life for all its residents
• Regenerated as a premier year round visitor resort
• An area with a high quality natural environment and protected important wildlife interests
R S
Regeneration
Shops
Education Homes
Community Food
Health
Connecting Places
V C
Open Space Community Facility
Nature Public Transport
Strategic Open Break Visitor Beds
Coastal Park
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4. Actions to deliver the Vision
1.3
Dawlish
Retaining green ridge above Dawlish town.
1.4
2,000 new homes will provide a choice of types of Either including market housing or all affordable homes.
accommodation, through a mix of sizes and tenures at Dawlish,
Holcombe and Cockwood. 30% of the total new homes allocated 1.5
will be affordable to help meet local housing needs. Either including market housing or all affordable homes.
In addition to 400 new homes that already have planning 1.6
housing
To meet specialist housing needs of an ageing population.
1.1
of Secmaton Lane, Dawlish We believe these new homes will provide about £20m to invest in
This will be a mixed use sustainable urban extension with the other proposed actions.
about 40 new homes per hectare. It will include some
employment, local shops and
services and open space /
play provision.
By making new land available for business uses and through
1.2 improved education and skills training opportunities locally.
of Southdowns Road 2.1 3 hectares of land for B-space business uses
This will include an extension New employment land will be allocated south of
of Oaklands Wood, enhanced Shutterton Lane (including workspace / innovation
footpath and cycleway link hubs and starter business units) and as part of the
from Southdowns Road to development area to the north west of Dawlish. Providing
Oak Hill Cross Road, and more local jobs will help reduce the need to travel
sustainable surface water elsewhere to work.
drainage. Improvements to
vehicular access for properties 2.2
fronting Teignmouth Road. Improved vocational training and post 16 training and

5. education facilities will hotel and ‘Changing
help more young people to World’ visitor centre,
remain in Dawlish to further childrens’ adventure /
their education and training sheltered play area,
prospects. Development outdoor amphitheatre, and
of a broad range of Adult open space for informal
Education provision that recreation and dog walking
appeals to all sections of with multi-use tracks
the community. and trails. The Coastal
Park will provide a new
2.3 Improvements to Dawlish recreation facility and visitor
destination at Dawlish to
To continue improvements reduce visitor pressure at Dawlish Warren to help protect
its fragile nature conservation habitat.
solutions to current environmental issues.
3.2
To lift the image of Dawlish Parish as a visitor destination
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To promote the area as the start of the Exe Estuary and
By providing improved facilities and attractions to support year as part of the South West Coast Path, as well as being
round tourism at Dawlish as a local focus for arts, culture, part of the National Cycle Network.
entertainment and play. Unique selling points will include
a Coastal Park, “Blue and Green Strategic Routes” and To promote nature conservation and have nature
enhanced town centre at the Lawn and Dawlish Water. interpretation for children and families.
3.1 3.3
Situated between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren this Introduce more beach huts in appropriate locations to
will include new serviced visitor accommodation/ support a more traditional seaside experience.
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6. C 4.7
Enhanced indoor multi-use community space in the
There will be a range of multi-use buildings and outdoor sport / Parish for all its residents.
recreation space that will provide a mix of community facilities
for everyone.
4.1 and Dawlish Warren R
Support for Improvements to Barton Hill community
hospital. Improvements to the public realm facing the sea.
4.2 5.1
New facility north of Secmaton Lane. This will improve To include a variety of projects
access to primary healthcare in northern Dawlish. to enhance Tuck’s Plot as a
civic space.
4.3
Improved swimming pool facilities at Dawlish. 5.2 Warren Approach
Improve the appearance of the
4.4 entrance to Dawlish Warren,
including enhancement at the Sun Burnt Arms, Lee Cliff
with supported sports / leisure and youth / skills training Park, Shutterton and surrounding areas.
facilities at Dawlish Leisure Centre and the Red Rock
centre. This area will be protected from residential use 5.3 Dawlish Seafront
Enhancement of seafront with improved access to beach,
community. jetty and along sea wall. Replacement kiosk and seating.
.
4.5
Replacement museum on an alternative, more prominent
site to provide visitor attraction and educational resource
in the town centre.
4.6
Enhancements at existing primary school sites.

7. R S 7.2 New roads
Part of the new major development area, including links
Through enhancements to support a vibrant town centre. from Gatehouse Hill to the A379 Exeter Road.
6.1 7.3 Strategic blue and green routes
Dawlish Warren to Langdon Road and Dawlish seafront to
and improving the relationship with the Lawn. These the Newhay.
improvements will encourage potential private investment
in local shops, cafes and restaurants to support a niche 7.4
shopping experience and thriving evening economy. Connecting places within Dawlish, including bike parks
Support will be given to improve the townscape / heritage in the town centre. Promotion of strategic cycleways
through improvements to shop fronts along the Strand. including the National Cycle Network that passes
along the Exe Estuary and continues south towards
6.2 Bandstand Teignmouth.
Provide a new building that will provide a focus for events
and arts. 7.5
Improved facilities and
access for mobility
impaired persons and
By a choice of means of transport, and improvements to public contributions towards
transport facilities, car and coach parking and connectivity the Devon Metro
between places within the town and beyond. Scheme.
7.1 Public transport improvements 7.6
North of Secmaton Lane and Improvements to Dawlish Warren car parks.
Shutterton Lane through bus
services to serve the new major 7.7
development area. Off road parking provision.
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8. 7.8
Enhance car park near Dawlish Library as part of wider
Strand enhancements.
7.9
Improvements to facilitate drop-off point and coach
parking with better signs to the town centre.
7.10 Amberline route enhancement 8.2 Allotments and community orchards
Improvements to footpaths, bridleways, cycle paths, roads Helping Dawlish Parish residents to become more self-
and railway links that join different places in Dawlish
together and link to other settlements, and the countryside improve local food supply.
/ Haldon. This will assist movement by sustainable
New community garden areas in and around the town centre.
alternatives to the private car.
This could also form part of a new tourist venture, bringing a
boost to the farmers market, shops and eateries.
7.11
Review the function of the A379 route through Dawlish
8.3 Air Quality Enhancements
Improvements to air quality at Iddesleigh Terrace on the
congestion and improve the pedestrian environment, such A379.
8.4
8.5
New development will require
In response to the effects of climate change and diminishing an ‘Energy Strategy’ to:
fossil fuel resources.
8.1
measures to reduce demand.
Network Rail assets protecting the town centre and Dawlish • Provide on-site renewable
energy.
and property.
• Encourage greener travel.

9. 9.5
conservation and built heritage Protect strategic open break between Teignmouth,
interests Holcombe and Dawlish. Protect undeveloped coast
elsewhere between Dawlish, Dawlish Warren and
The high quality setting of Dawlish Parish is important to Cockwood village.
the area’s appeal as a visitor destination. There are legal
requirements to protect national and international nature 9.6
conservation interests. Protection of cliff tops and ridgelines around Dawlish.
9.1 9.7
Enhancement As part of the major development area there will be a
Management agreements ‘Community Park’ and local open space along Shutterton
to secure and improve Brook. To provide a mix of recreational opportunities
habitat for Cirl Buntings. including play areas, sports facilities, informal recreation,
dog walking opportunities and multi-use links to Dawlish
9.2 Dawlish Warren Spit Warren. The Community Park will help reduce visitor
pressure at Dawlish Warren and help protect its fragile
Enhancement habitat.
To manage visitor impact
(through protection to meet
legal requirements).
buildings
9.3 Informal Green Space
In new major development 10.1 Design
areas. Require better quality design in new development in
keeping with the area. Design of any buildings and places
9.4 Protection of important should take all opportunities available to improve the
buildings and spaces of character, quality and make a positive contribution to the
historic value area.
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10. Design of new development should incorporate features • Encourage space for growing food within the grounds
which reduce environmental impact; are adaptable to of existing schools.
the changing needs of residents and not dominated by
highways and car parking but friendly to cyclists and • Encourage all social landlords to allocate space for
walkers. growing food.
In new developments density will be important; some
areas may have a lower density than others depending on
a number of factors. However, in making the best use of
land and by encouraging excellent design, orientation and
construction of new development incorporating the use
of renewable energy technologies homes should have
energy and power.
10.2
Developments in conservation areas and to listed
buildings should be appropriate in character and
appearance.
A ‘Townscape Heritage Scheme’ for fascias and signing
will add to the visual appearance of the town.
10.3 Productive homes, buildings and communities
Planning for food and promoting and developing a culture
and opportunities for growing food.
• As well as identifying places for growing food, to
address the issue of food security, encourage all new
developments & homes to have ready-to-grow spaces
as well as shared growing areas. This will enable
residents to produce food in a sustainable way.

11. When positive changes will happen and how they will be paid for
The emphasis for growth at Dawlish is to meet local needs
for new homes, jobs, community facilities, and regeneration. About 500 new homes on allocated land (including 150
Over the next 20 years this will also provide an opportunity affordable homes to meet local needs).
for about £20 million to be spent on improvements to bring positive
changes to the Dawlish area. This funding will come mostly About £6.7m will help pay for: continued investment in Phase
from a Community Infrastructure Levy on market housing, 1 improvements, provision of new healthcare facilities at the
and also through the New Homes Bonus scheme where the north of Dawlish and enhancement of the Tuck’s Plot area,
Government will match fund the Council Tax on all new homes Dawlish seafront and the approach to Dawlish Warren.
for 6 years following their completion, with an additional amount
for affordable housing. We assume that little or no public funding
may be available in the plan period, but do not rule out the
potential for other sources of funding. Phase 3 – the third 5 years
About 500 new homes on allocated land (including 150
Not all of the improvements can be paid for at once. The affordable homes to meet local needs).
Neighbourhood Plan gives priority to bring about improvements
to the Dawlish area in phases, best meeting when they are likely About £7.2m will help pay for: continued investment in Phase 1
to be needed. improvements, and improvements at Tuck’s Plot. Funding will
be provided for a Coastal Park to support tourism, and for local
open space in the form of a community park.
About 350 new homes on allocated land (including 100
affordable homes to meet local needs).
About £2.3m will help pay for: new land for businesses Phase 4 – the last 5 years
to achieve the early delivery of jobs, provide sixth form About 250 new homes on allocated land (including 75
and enhanced adult learning, marketing and signing, and affordable homes to meet local needs).
enhancements to public transport and car park provision. It
will also help pay for replacement habitat for Cirl Buntings (a About £5.5m will help pay for continued investment in Phase
protected species of bird) and protection of nature conservation 1 improvements, enhanced primary school facilities and
interests at Dawlish Warren and the Exe Estuary. children’s centre / nursery and towards the community park.
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Regeneration
Mixed use employment
and community
facilities. Creating a
hub & gateway to
Dawlish & The Warren
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Shops
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Education
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Bunting habitat area
Community Food
Community Par
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enhancement
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Visitor Beds
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facilities
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Public Transport
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green route
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Built Up Area
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of green space
Protected Strategic Blue and Green Route
Historic Train Line
Park and
Tree Coverage
Garden
Potential Road
Housing and Employment
Green Strategic Open
Breaks between Major development commitment
a
Space Buffer
communities Ridgeline
South West Coast Path
Cycle Way (including indicative
National Cycle Network 2)
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14. This draft Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared by a Steering We have also learnt much about the issues that affect the Dawlish
Group of representatives from the Dawlish Community, including area from published sources of
Find out the Facts about
Dawlish Town Council and supported by Teignbridge District factual information, technical
Dawlish
Council. We believe it will provide a suitable planning framework studies, town masterplan
that will best meet the needs of the Dawlish community and bring and regeneration studies
about positive changes to the area over the next 20 years. and previous plan making Your town,
consultations. A summary has Your future
Our understanding about the key issues affecting the Dawlish area been included in our booklet
Be part of the
process in shaping
your community
has now been improved by the comments we have received from
residents and visitors at our recent community engagement events (May 2011). M a y 2 0 11 N e i g h b o N r e io g h
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for the preparation of this Neighbourhood Plan, including:
• Drop-in days and events held across Dawlish during the spring/ www.teignbridge.gov.uk/dawlish
summer 2011, to raise awareness of issues affecting Dawlish,
and tell people about the preparation of the Neighbourhood Plan We now invite your comments on this draft Neighbourhood
and how they can get involved. Plan.
• Postal and on-line questionnaire survey for you to tell us what
you like, dislike and want changed at Dawlish.
Plan, which will then be used to inform the Core Strategy Local
explore the need for new homes and jobs locally. Development Plan for Teignbridge, which will include a strategy for
• A workshop held at The Dawlish. Preferred Options for the Core Strategy will be published
Red Rock Centre on 25 for public comment in the autumn 2011.
issues, a planning vision, referendum in early 2012 for you to vote whether to accept or not
objectives, infrastructure accept it as a document to inform the future planning of Dawlish.
priorities, funding and Further details for each of these steps will be publicised in the local
potential responses for press, on the Council’s website
the future planning of the and in any other way we can think of to let people know.
Dawlish area.

15. Please let us know what you think about the draft Neighbourhood
Plan for Dawlish Parish. Your views are important to us and will be We will not accept any comments that are deemed inappropriate
or likely to cause offence. If such comments are made we will
contact you to explain the reasons for not publishing the comments
Comments must be received by and will offer the opportunity for offending comments to be omitted
from the representation.
.
Responses by letter should be addressed to:
We encourage comments using the response form provided with
this consultation document. You may respond by email, letter
or online. Please provide your full name and address with your
comments.
Responses by email should be sent to:
Dawlish Parish Teignbridge Local
Neighbourhood Plan Development Plan
Responses can also be made online at:
Consultation Draft
(September 2011)
Any telephone enquiries should be made to:
(Teignbridge District Council) on
Modifications
(Teignbridge District Council) on
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Teignbridge District Council) on
(November 2011)
Examination
(February 2012)
Referendum Core Strategy Draft Plan If you need this document in another language,
(March 2012) (March 2012) print size or colour, Braille, BSL, as an email
attachment, on audio tape or disc – telephone
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16. Dawlish Parish Neighbourhood Planning Steering Group
Council Officers / Town, District and County elected Councillors / the Dawlish Conservation Trust / Dawlish
Learning Partnership / Teenbridge Project (Christian youth project) / Teignbridge Youth Service / DARE for the
environment of Dawlish / Holcombe Residents’ Association and other community interests / Dawlish & District
Chamber of Commerce / Dawlish Community Trust / the NHS / Dawlish Warren Tourism Group / Dawlish Tran-
sition Ambition group / the Police / the United Reformed Church / Rotary / Women’s Institute / British Horse
Society & Rights of Way representative.
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