General Discussion
Seems it's not only Dawlish that has a new road/new housing development problem. Have just read an article concerning Cullompton. Very similar issue there as here in Dawlish with the Gatehouse/Secmaton/Persimmon housing development and the Gatehouse Farm/Sainsbury Roundabout link road. Here's an extract from the article. As you can see, as with Dawlish, the site is divided into three parts- ...
I have found a newspaper article from November 2019 concerning the potential flood/sea level circa 2050 in the Exe estuary area if sea levels continue to rise. The article shows that land to the west of Dawlish Warren (Secmaton/Langdon/Shutterton) at being at risk from rising sea levels., This area already has had new houses built, and is also where it is planned that even more new houses ...
Appeal has been lodged.
Earlier this year I think it was, the town council asked for suggestions for where new benches might be sited in the town. I know I suggested (and I don't think I was the only one) that a bench should be sited on the higher part of Sandy Lane Playing Fields so to enjoy the lovely view. Pleased to say that one appeared some weeks back and this afternoon I took advantage of it and plonked me ...
Hope you have now settled in to your new abode @Brooklyn Bridge . Newhay up for sale? If it's old news then I haven't heard it. Perhaps someone with contacts at St. Gregs could pose the question and let us know the answer? and on the matter of new benches being installed......see my new thread concerning Sandy Lane Playing Fields.
Cllr John Petherick called for deferment of decision to allow a site visit to take place. This was Agreed (10 in favour, 1 against).
Cllr Martin Wrigley spoke in favour. Cllr John Petherick spoke against and suggested the decision be deferred to allow a site meeting to take place. This was Agreed (7 votes for, 3 against).
South West Water have no objections to the planning application. Notices now on site stating that Taylor Wimpey and Bloor Homes have acquired the land.
DAWLISH WARREN CAR BOOT SALE This year we have made the decision to run Dawlish Warren on a Wednesday afternoon. STARTING WEDNESDAY 1ST JUNE!! 1pm - 4pm (sellers from/ no earlier than 11am) EVERY WEDNESDAY through the summer months!! https://www.facebook.com/carbootkingdevon/
A recently established Strategic Regeneration Board is seeking two members of the public to join its wider membership to help develop regeneration projects and ideas within the Parish of Dawlish. If you'd like to put your name forward, please email townclerk@dawlish.gov.uk by Friday, 27 May 2022 whereby two names will be chosen at random.
