Bere Alston, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bere Alston, Devon.

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About Bere Alston

Bere Alston is a village located in West Devon, England, and is part of the civil parish of Bere Ferrers. With a population of 2,259, the village offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural character and community needs.

District: Bere Ferrers

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £392,894 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: West Devon
• Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
• LSOA: West Devon 007A

Crime Statistics

6 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 5
• criminal-damage-arson: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bere Alston.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bere Alston.

• 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 Bere Alston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Bere Alston.

1. - 6 Sherrell Park Bere Alston PL20 7AZ
   Householder application for proposed single storey rear/side extension & solar panels
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-09
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2. - 43 Station Road Bere Alston PL20 7AF
   Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-02-05
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3. - 11 West View Road Bere Alston PL20 7DD
   Non Material Minor Amendment to Planning Consent 2729/21/HHO
   Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-03-27
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4. - 2 Long Orchard, Bere Alston, PL20 7AS
   Householder Application to replace potting shed by extension to garage
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Bere Alston in Devon

Bere Alston is a village located in West Devon, England, and is part of the civil parish of Bere Ferrers. With a population of 2,259, the village offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural character and community needs. It sits within the Bere Ferrers district.

Property prices in Bere Alston show an average sale price of £392,894, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 6 crimes reported in the Bere Alston area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Bere Alston has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bere Alston, Weir Quay, Tavistock and Bere Alston Railway Line. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Bere Alston includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lockridge Mine SSSI, Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Tamar Valley; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Plymouth Sound & Estuaries. 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, Bere Alston 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 Bere Alston

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bere Alston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bere Alston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bere Alston were outline applications (4), full planning applications (2), tree works (1).

Nearby Towns

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.