Bridestowe, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bridestowe, Devon.
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About Bridestowe
Bridestowe is a civil parish and village located in the West Devon district of Devon, England. It is bordered by several parishes, including Bratton Clovelly to the north, Sourton to the east, and Lydford to the south, making it a strategically positioned area for planning applications and developments within the region.
Population: 656 (2021)
District: West Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £300,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: West Devon 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bridestowe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bridestowe.
- 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 Bridestowe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Bridestowe.
- - Development Site At Sx511893 Town Meadow Bridestowe EX20 4BR
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 8 (CEMP), 11 (BNG) & 15 (Employment & Skills Plan) of planning consent 3828/24/FUL (APP/Q1153/W/25/3365747)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - Diggaport House Bridestowe EX20 4ER
Listed Building Consent for installation of electrical equipment fixed to the Listed dwelling exterior; cabling fixed to the Listed dwelling exterior and interior. Two ground-mounted ASHP cabinets adj
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Diggaport House Bridestowe EX20 4ER
Ground-mounted array of PV solar panels; removal of two electricity poles & overhead cable; underground cables to the Listed dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 2 Southball Cottage Bridestowe EX20 4EN
READVERTISEMENT (amended site location plan) Householder application for proposed side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Development Site At Sx511893, Town Meadow, Bridestowe
Construction of 28 dwellings (single & two storey) with associated infrastructure
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-12-02
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A brief summary of Bridestowe in Devon
Bridestowe is a civil parish and village located in the West Devon district of Devon, England. It is bordered by several parishes, including Bratton Clovelly to the north, Sourton to the east, and Lydford to the south, making it a strategically positioned area for planning applications and developments within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 656 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.
Property prices in Bridestowe show an average sale price of £300,439, 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 Bridestowe a particularly low-crime area.
Bridestowe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bridestowe. 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 Bridestowe includes 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, Bridestowe 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 Bridestowe
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bridestowe. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bridestowe.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bridestowe were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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