Sherford

Sherford is a new housing development being built that will become home to some 12,000 new residents. It is the product of over two decades of planning, public consultation, and expertise of award-winning architects, consultants, craftsmen, ecologists, surveyors, engineers and designers.

Sherford will combine traditional design with modern living and feature 5,500 homes alongside shops, businesses, leisure facilities, schools, parks and woodland.

The Sherford Consortium is a partnership of housebuilding companies, Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Taylor Wimpey. The development will take an estimated 15-20 years to complete.

Three Parish Councillors and Clerk attend a Sherford Liaison meeting on a quarterly basis to discuss progress and any issues associated with the project.

Sherford Road Traffic Calming Project
A public information event took place at Sherford on 21st February 2024 to show plans for the improvements to Sherford Road.

Please refer to Sherford Land Trust website for information regarding the plans and the FAQs.

Main route from Brixton to A38

The Sherford Consortium is pleased to announce that Red Lion Hill / Stamps Hill has reopened to traffic - and a new route is in place between Brixton and Sherford.

The route goes from Brixton, up Red Lion Hill / Stamps Hill, along Equinox Road and emerges onto Hercules Road in Sherford. There is then the option to turn left towards Haye Road, or right along Main Street towards the A38 Deep Lane junction.

The lane was closed in order for a new section of Sherford to be built. Construction work is ongoing in this area, and this means that traffic and speed restrictions will be in place for the safety of those working in the area and for the safety of road users.

In the day, there will be a traffic marshall and temporary traffic lights in place. These will not be in operation outside of site working hours. There is a 20 mph speed limit through this area and drivers are asked to travel with care and attention.

The Sherford Consortium is grateful for the patience and understanding of the local community while this project was carried out.

Sherford Community Land Trust

Sherford Community Land Trust

Sherford Community Land Trust was set up to support the town socially and economically.

The Trust is a limited company and acts in the community’s interest to help shape neighbourhood facilities, promote sustainable living, encourage social networks, assist associations and clubs, and support the economic development of the town and its social enterprise.

For any further information please visit the Sherford Community Land Trust website.

NEWS

Brixton has a nominated Director on the Board of The Community Land Trust

Reports:

September 2024
May 2024
April 2024
March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
November 2023
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July 2023
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November 2022

Sherford Community Initial Survey - 2019

The first Sherford Community Survey, undertaken by South Hams District Council, in partnership with the joint councils and organisations involved in Sherford was undertaken in spring of 2019. https://www.engagement.southhams.gov.uk/sherford-community-survey

The aims of the survey were to:

Create a demographic profile of the new community
Help understand the needs of the community now and in the future
Understand the residents' opinion of Sherford
Understand the residents' concerns and issues about living in Sherford.

Of the 230 homes occupied at the time of the survey approximately 50% of residents responded telling us about their households and about life in the new town.

Sherford 2019 Community Survey Quick Stats Leaflet (pdf)

Sherford 2019 Community Survey Results and Findings Report (pdf)

Sherford Community Survey 2021

Much has changed since the 2019 survey, with new facilities coming online and the community nearly doubling in size this survey is designed to provide a snapshot of life at Sherford.

The latest Sherford Community Survey results from 2021 are now available. Please see the Survey Statistics Leaflet below. If you would like to view the full raw data please request these on sherford@swdevon.gov.uk

Sherford 2021 Community Survey Quick Stats Leaflet (pdf)

Sherford 2021 Community Survey Full Results (pdf)

Sherford 2021 Community Survey Results and Findings Report (pdf)

The first brick has been laid at Sherford in monumental milestone for new town.

Aerial footage of the Sherford site taken in January 2016

Sherford Traffic Survey (June 2018)
Sherford Traffic Survey (October 2018)

Archaeological find at Sherford

‘Megafauna’ archaeological finds discovered in Devon, with a mammoth, rhino and wolf among amazing remains uncovered at Sherford

3rd February 2022