Bere Ferrers, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bere Ferrers, Devon.
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About Bere Ferrers
Bere Ferrers, located on the Bere peninsula in West Devon, is a village and civil parish situated north of Plymouth along the west bank of the River Tavy. The area is served by a railway station on the Tamar Valley Line, making it an accessible location for potential development and planning applications.
Population: 3,110 (2021)
District: West Devon
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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: South West Devon
- LSOA: West Devon 006D
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bere Ferrers.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bere Ferrers.
- 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 Ferrers based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Bere Ferrers.
- - Opposite 1 Little Park Fore Street Bere Ferrers PL20 7JQ
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising installation of subtended headend sidepod onto existing BT cabinet
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Land At Sx 456 639 Bere Ferrers
READVERTISEMENT (revised plans received) Full planning application to permit the creation of a new machinery barn
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Bere Ferrers in Devon
Bere Ferrers, located on the Bere peninsula in West Devon, is a village and civil parish situated north of Plymouth along the west bank of the River Tavy. The area is served by a railway station on the Tamar Valley Line, making it an accessible location for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,110 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.
Property prices in Bere Ferrers show an average sale price of £392,894, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Bere Ferrers is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Bere Ferrers has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bere Ferrers, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Ferrers includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (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; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Tamar Estuaries Complex. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Bere Ferrers
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Bere Ferrers.
The most common application types near Bere Ferrers were outline applications (1).
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