Nearly 90% of voters choose to adopt Kingsbridge Neighbourhood Plan

Almost 90% of the respondents to the vote on whether to adopt the Kingsbridge, West Alvington and Churchstow Neighbourhood Plan. 

The vote, which took place on Thursday, 24 November, saw 817 people take part, a turnout of just 15.49% of the electorate, but of those 89.29% said yes to adopting the plan. 

The question that was asked was "Do you want South Hams District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Kingsbridge, West Alvington & Churchstow to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?"

Number cast in favour of a Yes 725 89.29%
Number cast in favour of a No 87 10.71%
Ballot papers rejected 5
Electorate: 5276 Ballot papers issued: 817 Turnout: 15.49%

You can view the plan here: www.neighbourhoodplanning.swdevon.gov.uk/kingsbridgeplan