Ashprington, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashprington, Devon.
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Planning applications in Ashprington are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashprington
Ashprington is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, approximately three miles south of Totnes and overlooking the River Dart. The parish encompasses the charming hamlets of Bow, Painsford, and Tuckenhay, and is home to the notable Sharpham House and its renowned vineyard, which produces high-quality wines. With a population of 428 as of the 2001 census, Ashprington offers local amenities including a pub and hotel, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications.
Population: 446 (2021)
District: South Hams
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £477,229 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashprington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashprington.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ashprington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Ashprington.
- - Jasmine Cottage Ashprington TQ9 7UW
Listed Building Consent to replace the asbestos roof tiles & make the driveway & garden steps more accessible
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Jasmine Cottage Ashprington TQ9 7UW
Householder application to replace the asbestos roof tiles & make the driveway & garden steps more accessible
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Ashprington Court, Ashprington, TQ9 7UW
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 2 (Lighting Strategy) & 3 (Access Improvements) to planning consent 3768/24/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-07-16
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A brief summary of Ashprington in Devon
Ashprington is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, approximately three miles south of Totnes and overlooking the River Dart. The parish encompasses the charming hamlets of Bow, Painsford, and Tuckenhay, and is home to the notable Sharpham House and its renowned vineyard, which produces high-quality wines. With a population of 428 as of the 2001 census, Ashprington offers local amenities including a pub and hotel, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 446 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.
Property prices in Ashprington show an average sale price of £477,229, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ashprington a particularly low-crime area.
Ashprington has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ashprington includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashprington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ashprington
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ashprington. The average decision time was 63 days.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Ashprington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ashprington were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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