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Planning in Bigbury

Only 5 decisions near Bigbury in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bigbury in the last 24 months, from South Hams District Council's planning register.

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About Bigbury

Bigbury is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon. With a population that has fluctuated from 582 in 2001 to around 500 in 2011, the area is bordered by several other parishes, including Ringmore and Thurlestone, and offers coastal access. Road access is facilitated by the A379 and B3392, making it a convenient location for planning applications. The local parish council convenes monthly at Bigbury Memorial Hall, providing residents a platform for community engagement.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bigbury a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bigbury has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bigbury 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bigbury, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bigbury.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bigbury?
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Bigbury.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bigbury?
The most common type of planning application near Bigbury is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bigbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Bigbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.