Bovey Tracey, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bovey Tracey, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Bovey Tracey
Bovey Tracey, a civil parish in Devon, England, is situated on the edge of Dartmoor, earning it the nickname "The Gateway to the Moor." Located approximately 10 miles southwest of Exeter along the A382 road, it serves as a central hub between Newton Abbot and Moretonhampstead. As of the 2024 census, the town has a growing population of 8,204, reflecting its appeal as a vibrant community within the electoral ward of Bovey.
Population: 7,998 (2021)
District: Teignbridge
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bovey Tracey.
- 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 Bovey Tracey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Bovey Tracey.
- - Cromwell Arms Hotel Fore Street Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9AE
2 externally illuminated fascia signs, 4 non illuminated amenity/fascia signs, 1 non illuminated directional sign and 1 internally illuminated menu case
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Land At Ngr 281207 78977 Southbrook Road Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9YZ
Discharge of condition 3 (cladding/render) on planning permission 25/00178/REM - Approval of details for a dwelling pursuant to planning permission 22/00802/OUT (approval sought for access, layout, sc
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 85 Churchfields Drive Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9QU
T1: Oak - Crown reduce the height and lateral spread by approximately 3 metres, pruning branch tips back to suitable secondary growth points to retain a natural crown outline. Works to achieve a balan
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - November Cottage Station Road Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9AL
Single storey rear extension, internal reconfiguration and associated landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 5 Fore Street Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9AD
G1 - group of three Ash in NE corner of garden - stem diameter approx 250-300mm. Crownlift over garden area only to approx 4m above ground level, removing 6 branches with max diameter of 75mm. G2 - yo
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-05-25
View full details - - 48 East Street Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9EJ
Rerendering south facing and east facing end gable elevations, and repairs to guttering
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-06-16
View full details - - 21 East Street Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9EL
Provision of drains and water supply to garage/studio, insulation and renewable energy installations and additional parking space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 21 East Street Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9EL
Internal alterations, provision of drains and water supply to garage/studio, insulation and renewable energy installations and additional parking space
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - Town Hall Town Hall Place Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9EG
New advertising signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Dartmoor Business Units Station Road Bovey Tracey
Discharge of conditions 3 (flood plan), 4 (construction management plan), 5 (materials), 6 (lighting), 8 (flood plan) & 9 (waste and recycling) on planning permission 22/01562/FUL for change of use fr
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Bovey Tracey in Devon
Bovey Tracey, a civil parish in Devon, England, is situated on the edge of Dartmoor, earning it the nickname "The Gateway to the Moor." Located approximately 10 miles southwest of Exeter along the A382 road, it serves as a central hub between Newton Abbot and Moretonhampstead. As of the 2024 census, the town has a growing population of 8,204, reflecting its appeal as a vibrant community within the electoral ward of Bovey. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,998 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Teignbridge district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bovey Tracey a particularly low-crime area.
Bovey Tracey has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bovey Tracey Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey Town Centre and Mary Street. 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 Bovey Tracey includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bovey Heathfield SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. 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 Bovey Tracey
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Bovey Tracey. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bovey Tracey.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bovey Tracey were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (4).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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