Bridgetown, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bridgetown, Devon.
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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: £518,791 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
14 planning applications found near Bridgetown.
- - 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 - - 3 Southcote Orchard Totnes TQ9 5PA
Householder application for single storey rear extension to kitchen
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Bridgetown Community Hall Weston Lane Totnes TQ9 5YD
Storeroom extension to community hall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 12 Barn Court Road Berry Pomeroy TQ9 6GS
Householder application for roof conversion of existing garage roof to form one new room with rooflights & accessed at first floor from main house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 7 Barn Court Road Berry Pomeroy TQ9 6GS
Householder application for proposed roof conversion to form two rooms & bathroom with rooflights & minor reconfigurations to ground floor internal layout with omission of back door and window to sout
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 13 Springhill Road Totnes TQ9 5RD
Householder application for roof extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - 30, Westonfields, Totnes, TQ9 5QU
Demolition of existingutility/workshop & construction of 1 bedroom 2 storey attacheddwelling with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - 26, Westonfields, Totnes, TQ9 5QU
Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 3853/21/HHO
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - Christina Park, Totnes, TQ9 5UT
Notice of Intent to Install Electronic Communication Apparatus Comprising One Pole at 10.5 metres high (9 mtrs above ground)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-01-06
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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 £518,791, 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, 33 planning applications were submitted near Bridgetown. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bridgetown were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (7), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.