Bittaford, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bittaford, Devon.
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About Bittaford
Bittaford is a quaint village located approximately one mile from Ugborough, within the civil parish of Ugborough in the South Hams district of Devon, England. As of 2018, it had an estimated population of 855 and is notably divided into two areas by a railway viaduct, which could influence local planning and development considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,569 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 005F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bittaford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bittaford.
- 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 Bittaford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Bittaford.
- - Moorhaven Church, 5 Church Lane, Moorhaven, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0XW
Variation of conditions 2 and 3 of approved planning ref: 0466/23 replacement windows & roof of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-01-25
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A brief summary of Bittaford in Devon
Bittaford is a quaint village located approximately one mile from Ugborough, within the civil parish of Ugborough in the South Hams district of Devon, England. As of 2018, it had an estimated population of 855 and is notably divided into two areas by a railway viaduct, which could influence local planning and development considerations.
Property prices in Bittaford show an average sale price of £321,569, 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 Bittaford a particularly low-crime area.
Bittaford 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 Bittaford includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. 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, Bittaford 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 Bittaford
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Bittaford.
The most common application types near Bittaford were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.