Brixton Parish offers the opportunity to embrace village and rural life: a sense of community, tranquillity, a safe environment with public green spaces and beautiful landscapes benefitting from a wide range of local facilities. Our community benefits from both the South Devon National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and the close proximity to the historic port city of Plymouth.
The parish of Brixton has a long history which can be traced back to the Domesday Book. The local economy was traditionally based on farming, together with other rural and commercial activities around the river Yealm. The village of Brixton visibly reflects its history with its 14th Century Church and Priests’ Cottages, alongside the historic Feoffee Trust owned cottages and park.
Modern housing, such as Carrollsland (to the south west) and Canes Orchard in Brixton Village, has shaped the current character of the parish and the community, as demand for homes has grown over the years. Construction started of the new town of Sherford in 2016, much of which is currently within the Brixton Parish boundary.
Guided walk Brixton to Sherford Country ParkSaturday 5th September 2026 at 10.30amDownload document (pdf) 10th August 2026 |
Planning application site visitBrixton Parish Council will be conducting a site visit for the following planning application on Tuesday 21st July at 6.30pm - meeting on the road at the entrance to Daisy Park adjacent to the site
Application : 4317 / 21 / OPA
Land at SX 5515 5220 adjacent to Venn Farm, Daisy Park, Brixton
READVERTISEMENT (amended plans & documents) Outline application with all matters reserved for residential development of up to 17 dwellings (including affordable housing)
https://southhams.planning-register.co.uk/Planning/Display/4317/21/OPA
All members of the public are welcome to attend
20th July 2026 |
DCC weekly round upDCC weekly round upVisit website 19th July 2026 |
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