Bridgetown, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bridgetown, Devon.
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Planning applications in Bridgetown are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bridgetown
Bridgetown is located on the left bank of the River Dart in Totnes, Devon, England. This picturesque area is known for its historical significance and charming riverside views, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
District: Totnes
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £377,220 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bridgetown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bridgetown.
- 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 Bridgetown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
216 planning applications found near Bridgetown.
- - 19 Woodbrook Road Totnes TQ9 5AS
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Flat 2 Hembury Jubilee Road Totnes TQ9 5BP
Proposed extension & alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 17 Courtfield Totnes TQ9 5RQ
Householder application for conversion of garage to kitchen with single story rear extension & raised terrace & provision of additional parking space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 1 Dukes Road Totnes TQ9 5YA
Application for removal of condition c (use of garage) of planning consent 03/1107/87/3
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Bellever, Jubilee Road, Totnes, TQ9 5BQ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Render) of planning consent 1348/25/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Penhills Berry Pomeroy TQ9 6LB
READVERTISEMENT (amended description) Continued siting and use of agricultural worker’s dwelling (mobile home)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Higher Weston Farm, Weston Lane, Totnes, TQ9 6LB
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 14 (Landscaping Scheme) and 15 (Hedgebanks) of planning consent 2967/24/VAR
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Round House Barn Higher Weston Farm Barns Weston Lane Totnes TQ9 6LB
Householder application for proposed carport
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - South View, Jubilee Road, Totnes, TQ9 5BW
Householder application for Site works to extend an existing Shed / Outhouse with car parking space to the roof into a 2 story Annex with pitched roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-07-03
View full details - - 14 Southcote Orchard, Totnes, TQ9 5PA
TPO 389 ; T1: Oak - crown thin up to 20%, lateral reduction by up to 2m in all sides, crown life on W side to 3m from ground level, due to excessive shading, encroachment on neighbours and risk of fai
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - Moor House Jubilee Road Totnes TQ9 5BP
T1: Oak - Fell due to it being situated in an inappropriate location and appears to have self-seeded & established, T2: Chestnut - Fell due to the tree's root plate affecting the wall & being located
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Moor House Jubilee Road Totnes TQ9 5BP
T1: Oak - Fell due to it being situated in an inappropriate location and appears to have self-seeded & established, T2: Chestnut - Fell due to the tree's root plate affecting the wall & being located
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Barnfield House, Jubilee Road, Totnes, TQ9 5BP
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Sustainable Drainage) and 7 (Facing/Roofing Materials) of planning consent 2510/20/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-05-29
View full details - - Bellever, Jubilee Road, Totnes, TQ9 5BQ
Householder application for side extension with terrace & retrofit works to existing house. New parking spaces to rear of garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Attic House, Jubilee Road, Totnes, TQ9 5BW
Householder application for two-storey extension reducing to single-storey extension to the rear of the dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 9 Higher Westonfields Totnes TQ9 5QY
Householder application for proposed rear single-storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - 19 Bridgewater Gardens Totnes TQ9 5RN
Demolition & rebuild of fire damaged dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - 76 Higher Westonfields, Totnes, TQ9 5QZ
Householder application for roof extension, replacement side extension & creation of bay window to first floor.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 9 Higher Westonfields Totnes TQ9 5QY
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed removal of small rear single storey access with concrete roof & single storey rear kitchen & bedroom extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 10 Hillbrook Road Totnes TQ9 5AT
Householder application for alteration & extension, rear & side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-01-13
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A brief summary of Bridgetown in Devon
Bridgetown is located on the left bank of the River Dart in Totnes, Devon, England. This picturesque area is known for its historical significance and charming riverside views, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Totnes district.
Property prices in Bridgetown show an average sale price of £377,220, 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 Bridgetown a particularly low-crime area.
Bridgetown 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 Bridgetown includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon. 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 Bridgetown
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Bridgetown. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Bridgetown.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Bridgetown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bridgetown were full planning applications (30), discharge of conditions (19), tree works (13). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (75% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 14 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 56 applications
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