Bridestowe and Sourton Neighbourhood Development Plan
Following a successful referendum, Members approved the making (adoption) of the Bridestowe and Sourton Neighbourhood Plan at the meeting of Authority on 3rd September 2021. It now forms part of the Development Plan for Dartmoor National Park and should be used in deciding planning applications within the Bridestowe and Sourton Neighbourhood Area.
Bridestowe and Sourton Neighbourhood Plan, Referendum Version
Bridestowe and Sourton Neighbourhood Plan, Appendix 1
Further details of the decision, including the full report presented to Members and minutes of the meeting can be viewed at: 2021 Authority Meetings | Dartmoor
Examination and Referendum
Barbara Maksymiw BSc (Hons), MSc, MRTPI was appointed as the Independent Examiner. Subject to recommended modifications, the Examiner recommended that the Neighbourhood Plan proceed to referendum.
Dartmoor National Park Authority and West Devon Borough Council agreed with the Examiner’s conclusion, and a referendum was held on Thursday 12 August 2021. The referendum achieved a turnout of 24% of local residents. Of these, 94.8%% voted in favour of the plan.
Area designation Documents
Designation of Neighbourhood Plan Area request letter received 19 August 2014
Bridestowe & Sourton Parish Boundary Map
DNPA confirmation of designation of Neighbourhood Plan Area dated 9 December 2014
More Information
For more information about the preparation of the Plan please visit the Sourton Parish Council or Bridestowe Parish Council websites (external sites, not managed by Dartmoor National Park Authority) or contact: