Broadhempston, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broadhempston, Devon.
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About Broadhempston
Broadhempston is a picturesque village and parish in Devon, located approximately 4 miles north of Totnes and governed by Teignbridge District Council. As of the 2001 census, the parish had 257 homes and a population of 641 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community. This demographic information and local governance context can be valuable for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 741 (2021)
District: Teignbridge
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broadhempston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broadhempston.
- 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 Broadhempston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Broadhempston.
- - Pippins Road From Post Office To Stoop Cross Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6BJ
T1 Beech : Crown reduction in height and spread of up to 4m to previous or suitable pruning points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 1 Stoop Cottages Road From Post Office To Stoop Cross Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6BQ
T1 - Gleditsia triacanthos (Honey Locust) Crown reduction by removing new growth back to the previous pruning points established in 2016.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-15
View full details - - Saxondale Broadhempston TQ9 6BD
1 Dead multi stemmed Cypress - Dismantle and fell to near ground level 1 Dead Silver Birch - Dismantle and fell to near ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Borough Farm Road From Stoop Cross To Small Park Lane Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6BD
T1,T2 & T3 - Groups of dead/dying Ash showing significant signs of Ash Dieback (leaning on and over barn roof) - fell and remove to near ground level T4 - 2x Ash in close proximity to barn causing dam
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Broadhempston in Devon
Broadhempston is a picturesque village and parish in Devon, located approximately 4 miles north of Totnes and governed by Teignbridge District Council. As of the 2001 census, the parish had 257 homes and a population of 641 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community. This demographic information and local governance context can be valuable for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 741 (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 Broadhempston a particularly low-crime area.
Broadhempston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Broadhempston. 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 Broadhempston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Torbryan Caves SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Broadhempston 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 Broadhempston
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Broadhempston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 3 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Broadhempston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 3 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Broadhempston were listed building and heritage (2), tree works (1), amendments (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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