South Hams

Local Priorities

• Maintain our position as the happiest and best place to live in Devon.
• Be the leading destination for new and established businesses who love what our countryside, coast, villages and towns have to offer as much as we do.
• Cultivate our strengths in the marine industry, agriculture, tourism, and food and drink.
• Support clean growth principles and green recovery.
• Respect our heritage and natural landscapes.

Key sectors

• Food and drink (including the 2019 Great British Pub of the Year).
• Marine industries
• Lifestyle
• Tourism (including The Sunday Times Eco Hotel 2020).

Business Types

• From international players to sole traders, our supportive, like-minded business communities and inspiring landscapes nurture a wide range of businesses to flourish.

Centres of excellence

• South Devon Marine Academy, Kingswear.
• Schumacher College, Dartington International College for Ecological Studies.

Infra-structure / Connections

From Totnes:

• Mainline rail link to London in 2 hours 40 minutes and Birmingham in 3 hours.
• Exeter airport 40-minute drive.
• Bristol airport 1 hour 50-minute drive.
• South Hams is part of a £2.2million project to expand reach of super-fast broadband.

Our Natural Capital

• Our countryside, coastline and communities are what make the South Hams special.
• Miles of golden beaches and artisan coffee shops in thriving towns attract business owners who know that a happy team is a productive team.

Opportunities

• The new Sherford town development will result in 5,500 new homes and over 80,000 m² of employment and retail space.

Available premises 

• From rural barns with countryside views to purpose-built units close to rail and road connections, there’s a choice of practical and aspirational premises across our area. Find your perfect location:
  • Units, Workshops and Offices to rent – South Hams District Council
  • Totnes Work Hub