Exminster Neighbourhood Plan

Have your say on the future of Exminster

Residents, businesses and community organisations are being invited to comment on the final draft of the Exminster Neighbourhood Development Plan 2020-2040.

The plan has been developed by the Exminster Neighbourhood Development Plan Working Party and shaped by extensive community engagement since the review process began in summer 2023. The vision, priorities and policies within the plan reflect feedback gathered from local residents, businesses, stakeholders and community groups through surveys, consultations and public events.

Now, before the plan is considered by an independent examiner, there is one final opportunity to have your say.

A six-week consultation will run from 12 noon on 30 September until 12 noon on 11 November 2026.

Shaping Exminster's future

The Neighbourhood Development Plan sets out a shared vision for Exminster and will help guide development in the parish over the next decade. Together with the Teignbridge Local Plan 2020-2040, it will be used to help determine planning applications in the area.

Whether you're a resident, business owner, landowner or community organisation, your feedback will help ensure the final plan reflects local priorities before it moves to examination.

Neighbourhood Plan documents are available to view and download here: Neighbourhood plans - Teignbridge District Council

How to take part

Complete the response form below by 11 November 2026.

You can also download a paper copy of the response form and send it to:

• Email: neighbourhoodplanning@teignbridge.gov.uk
• Post: Exminster NDP Representation, Strategy & Policy Team, Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX

Or complete a form in person, at the following locations during normal opening hours:

• Coffee on the Corner café, Victory Hall Annexe, Main Road, Exminster EX6 8DF
• Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX

What Happens Next?

Once the consultation closes, all comments received will be submitted to an independent examiner, who will review the plan and recommend any necessary changes.

Following examination, residents aged 18 and over who are registered to vote in the parish will have the final say in a local referendum, expected to take place in early 2027, on whether the plan should be formally adopted.