Welcome to the website for Landkey, a peaceful village located within the rolling green hills of North Devon, England.
Landkey is characterised by a sense of community among its residents, especially among those who have dwelt here for many years and who have an intimate knowledge of the history and culture of the village. Landkey has welcomed many new residents in recent years as successive house-building projects have been completed and it is hoped that initiatives such as the establishment of this website will help to strengthen this sense of community by making available to all residents information about their village in a readily-accessible format.
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An important public statement by Landkey United Charities (LUC) concerning the proposed sale of properties on the Causeway (near the church) in Landkey is available to view or download here:
Summary from 24/6/26 Public meeting held in The Old School re the development of 150 Homes off Birch Lane.
It was hosted by Landkey Parish Council with attendance from Andy Cattermole – Allison Homes, Tracey Blackmore NDDC Planning Officer and Simon Prideaux NDDC Housing Enabling Officer. It was attended by 25-30 parishioners.
Allison Homes advised that the 150 houses were originally to include 45 Affordable homes comprising 34 Social Rents, 7 Affordable Rents and 4 Shared Equity/Ownership. They are now in final negotiations with Octopus Finance (a division of Octopus Energy) who will purchase all 150 homes to be 100% affordable houses with a split of 75 Social Rents, 35 Affordable Rents and 42 Shared Equity /Ownership. The management of the future housing will fall under New Arch (a subsidiary partner of Octopus Finance) on terms (yet to be agreed) with an approved Housing Association.
Definitions: Social Rent - Government subsidised rent for people on low incomes with a housing need. Affordable Rent – Affordable housing that is subject to rent controls that require the rent not to exceed 80% of the local market rate. Shared Ownership – the occupier owns/mortgages a proportion of the house value (between 10% upto 80%) the the rest paid in rent to the Housing Association. There is the option to increase the element of ownership over time even up to 100%. No variation to the original approved planning application is required.
This situation has resulted from an approach from Octopus Finance (as an investor in Affordable Housing stock) and a recognition from Allison Homes that in the current market there are commercial advantages in having one secure buyer for all the homes now, rather than risk a long and uncertain build and selling programme over many years, The scheme will now be delivered complete in the next 2 years with all the original commitments to Section 106 required payments to community infrastructure and green space provision. The potential alternative was a 4-5 year build with associated delays to the community payments and no economic certainty to the eventual outcomes.
A similar situation with a 150 house build scheme by Allison Homes was transitioned to all Affordable Houses in Witheridge in recent years. Landkey PC was advised to consult the Witheridge PC for a view on the community response and outcomes they experienced.
The design and build specification will remain as per the original planning permission (for all houses) with the exception that any garages not already built will be replaced with an extra parking space. Also larger houses will only have one en-suite bathroom rather than two as per the original approved plans. These requirements are conditions applied by the future owners New Arch in relation to their management of the housing stock.
The allocation of the Affordable Housing will be managed through Devon Home Choice www.devonhomechoice.com. Residents are urged to register any interest and learn about the criteria at this site. Priority will be given to Landkey residents or those with strong connections to Landkey. Neighbouring parish residents will then also be considered and any remaining allocation will then be offered to the wider North Devon community. There is already some local Affordable Housing need identified in Landkey and its neighbour parishes and this scheme will help address this.
The NDDC representatives have strenuously denied any claimed attempt offer this housing to other non Devon councils (e.g. Birmingham, Manchester etc.) and have again cautioned anyone against such unfounded social media claims. Such rumours are repeated without any foundation when any new major housing development is proposed in North Devon and elsewhere.
It was pointed out that under the original 'open market' scheme the majority of houses could have been purchased as second homes, private buy-to- let or by other 'non local' investors - with no local connection and no control on how they are occupied.
The future occupants of the new houses will be subject to NDDC and the appointed Housing Association controls, and any issues that may arise would be dealt with by them as per any other social housing tenancy agreement.
The management of communal areas and green space associated with this development will be done by a management company yet to be appointed. The maintenance work will be funded from the revenue provided by the house residents and not by Landkey Parish Council or North Devon Council
Landkey Parish Council, 8th July 2026
Millennium Green News
6th May 2026
Woodland footpaths
You will have noticed we are refreshing the woodland path with new chippings kindly donated by Chop and Chip.
North Devon Council has launched a renewed crackdown on dog fouling as part of its Clear Messages initiative - a no-nonsense approach to addressing the environmental issues that matter most to residents.
Dog fouling continues to be one of the most frequently reported problems received by the council’s Environmental Health team. Beyond being unpleasant, dog mess poses health risks, particularly to children, impacts play areas and parks, damages community pride, and places repeated pressure on council officers.
Recent reports have identified key hotspot locations in Ilfracombe - including Capstone, Oxford Road Park, Cow Lane, Ilfracombe High Street, Northfield Road and Market Street - as well as Prospect Place, Congrams Close, Park Lane and Rock Park in Barnstaple. These are busy, well-used areas where repeated fouling directly affects residents, visitors and local businesses.
Oxford Road Park in Ilfracombe is a particular concern. Dogs are not permitted in children’s play areas under the council’s Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), yet breaches continue despite clear signage. The council has confirmed that, if non-compliance persists, additional measures such as enhanced signage and CCTV will be introduced to protect children and ensure the park remains safe and welcoming for families.
The Clear Messages campaign combines strong, direct communications with visible enforcement and community engagement. While the vast majority of dog owners in North Devon act responsibly, those who fail to pick up after their pets face a £100 fixed penalty notice, rising to a potential £1,000 fine upon summary conviction.
Councillor David Clayton, Leader of North Devon Council, said: “This campaign is not anti-dog. The vast majority of owners clean up after their pets and we thank them for doing the right thing. Our focus is on the small minority whose behaviour is unfair on families, responsible owners and our hardworking teams.
"Dog fouling, particularly in children’s play areas, is unacceptable. We will always seek to educate first, but where behaviour doesn’t change, we will take firm enforcement action. We also encourage residents to report incidents where possible, as this information helps our wardens tackle repeat offenders and protect North Devon’s shared outdoor spaces."
Residents are encouraged to help by reporting incidents online and providing photographs, locations and other details such as descriptions or vehicle registrations where it is safe to do so. If possible, this can also include a photo of the dog and its owner, but only if it can be done without putting yourself at risk. Evidence from the public is vital in helping officers identify repeat offenders and issue penalties.
The council is also asking residents to support the campaign by following and sharing messages from the council’s Facebook page, helping to spread awareness of responsible dog ownership. Residents should challenge inappropriate behaviour only if they feel safe to do so, with public safety always coming first.
Through community reporting and proportionate enforcement, North Devon Council aims to reduce dog fouling and protect public spaces across the district.
Martyn Isaac, 19th March 2026
Flood recovery leaflet
An important public-service document on flood recovery is available to view or download here:
With thanks to those who took part in the "Landkey - Shaping Our Future" survey at the end of last year, we are now able to report the results which we obtained in this document:
Richard Halliday, Chairman Landkey Parish Council, 29th March 2023
Landkey in Pictures
Landkey's Alphabet of Parishes plaque, 1994. Artwork @copyright Judy Barber.
The Landkey Sculpture. Created by local artist Polly Pocock, this distinctive artwork stands at the entrance to the northern side of village and is made up of local stone from nearby Venn Quarry and is in the shape of the Landkey parish boundary. The sculpture was commissioned by Landkey Parish Council and was inspired following a consultation with local people to seek ideas on what Landkey meant to them. It was unveiled on July 25th 2009.
Landkey village hall.
Landkey's Millennium Green, opened in June 2000, is appreciated daily by local residents who make use of this valuable amenity. At the time, it was one of just 250 Greens created nationwide as part of the government's plans to mark the millennium.
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