Broadhempston, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broadhempston, Devon.
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Planning applications in Broadhempston are administered by Teignbridge District Council. View the full Teignbridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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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 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
457 planning applications found near Broadhempston.
- - Blacklers Cottage Road From Wheelwrights To Lower Well Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6BD
Trees 1-7 remove (see application form and statement of reasons for work)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/00896/CAN - 4 St Josephs Cottages Road From Stoop Cross To Small Park Lane Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6BE
T1 - Ash Tree - Proposed works: Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 4 St Josephs Cottages Road From Stoop Cross To Small Park Lane Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6BE
T1 - Ash Tree - Proposed works: Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Ashwood Cottage Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6BD
Alterations to existing plank and muntin screen
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - 26/00800/LBC - Ashwood Cottage Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6BD
Alterations to existing plank and muntin screen
Status: Undecided | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-05-11 - - Chapel Cottage Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6BN
Addition of an open sided corrugated metal roofed lean-to canopy to existing stone workshop with provision of solar PV panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Wheelwrights Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6BD
Conversion of outbuilding into annex accommodation, to provide a living space, WC and mezzanine bed space
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 1 Stoop Orchard Broadhempston TQ9 6BQ
T1 - Cyprus - Fell T2 - Griselinia - Fell T3 - Sorbus - Fell T4 - Eucalyptus - Fell T5 - Cherry - Fell T6 - Scots Pine - Remove one branch T7 - Willow - Fell Four Apple trees within the rear garden -
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-24
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: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-15
View full details - - Ashwood Cottage Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6BD
Removal of modern partition stud work, removal of stair cupboard, removal of lean-to garden room on the south elevation and replacement of the cement-based render on the building with a breathable lim
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Saxondale Road From Wheelwrights To Lower Well Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6BD
T2. 1x Hazel adjacent to driveway - Re Pollard to previous pruning points at 3m above ground level. T4. 1x Walnut - Prune to achieve 1m clearance from overhead BT lines. T5. 1x Field maple in western
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-11-14
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 - - Rock Cottage Road From Post Office To Stoop Cross Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6BH
Front Garden T1 - 1x Beech Tree (Fagus sylvatica Dawyck) - Crown reduce the overall height by removing approximately 4.50 metres from branch tips, to bring the crown in line with the roof apex of the
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - Rosecote House Broadhempston TQ9 6BD
Cypress tree - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Clouds Road Past Greenhaven Houndhead Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6AZ
Tree T1 Field Maple (Acer Campestre) - To fell and remove Tree T1.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-08-30
View full details - - Land North Of Easterways Broadhempston Devon
Outline application for the construction of up to 16 self or custom-build dwellings (approval sought for access)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Swallows Rest 4 Easterways Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6FY
Rear dormer extension to provide new bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Cleave Broadhempston TQ9 6AX
Fell two trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - Houndhead House Road Past Greenhaven Houndhead Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6AZ
T1 - 1x Hornbeam - Crown reduce the height of the tree by approximately 4.0 metres leaving a final tree height of approximately 8.0 metres. Reduce radial canopy spreads by approximately 2.0 metres lea
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Saxondale Road From Wheelwrights To Lower Well Broadhempston Devon TQ9 6BD
T1 1x Field Maple - Re-pollard to a height of 5m. G2. 1x silver birch and 1x walnut adjacent to field maple - Reduce both trees in height from 8m to 7m. T3. 1x Hazel adjacent to driveway - Re-pollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-01-07
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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.
Property prices in Broadhempston 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 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Broadhempston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 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 Broadhempston were listed building and heritage (18), full planning applications (5), amendments (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
14 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 11 were dismissed (21% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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