Buckfast, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Buckfast, Devon.
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About Buckfast
Buckfast is a quaint village located near Buckfastleigh in the Teignbridge district of Devon, England, alongside the picturesque River Dart. The village is renowned for Buckfast Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery, which is not only famous for its historical significance but also for the production of Buckfast Tonic Wine and the Buckfast bee, a unique breed developed at the abbey. This charming locale presents various planning opportunities, particularly in relation to heritage and tourism.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £267,720 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Teignbridge 017E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Buckfast.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Buckfast.
- 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 Buckfast based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Buckfast.
- - Moor Gate Grange Road, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EH
Replacement of existing dwelling including independent garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Moor Gate Grange Road, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EH
Replacement of existing dwelling including independent garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - 16 St Bernards Close, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EP
Rear hipped roof extension with internal reconfiguration. Soft landscaping to principle elevation and amendments to porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - Hembury Woods, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0EL
Siting of a storage container and associated ground works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-03-14
View full details - - 8 St Bernards Close, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EL
Creation of porch and store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-01-18
View full details - - Greystones Cottage St Bernards Close, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EL
Change of use of Greystones Cottage from ancillary accommodation to holiday let/ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-01-12
View full details - - 17 St Bernards Close, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EP
Extension to lounge, raised terrace, re-roof storage area, utility and entrance
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-10-25
View full details - DOC/0456/22 8 - Chytane Grange Road, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EH
Existing swimming pool to be demolished and relocated with the erection of a single storey side extension to house the pool. Demolishment and reconstruction of existing sunroom and first floor above,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-08-14
View full details - - Chytane Grange Road, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EH
Existing swimming pool to be demolished and relocated with the erection of a single storey side extension to house the pool. Demolishment and reconstruction of existing sunroom and first floor above,
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2022-09-15
View full details - - Pomeraye, Grange Road, Buckfast, TQ11 0EH
Alterations to vehicle access, detached garage addition, first floor extension/roof alteration and replacement of conservatory with a garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2022-07-08
View full details - - Abbey Bungalow Grange Road, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EH
Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a 2-storey low energy residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2022-07-08
View full details - - 18 St Bernards Close, Buckfast, TQ11 0EP
Proposed garage conversion and extension to create habitable accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2022-04-04
View full details - - 18 St Bernards Close, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0EP
Convert and extend garage to form accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2022-01-04
View full details - - Abbey Bungalow, Grange Road, Buckfast, TQ11 0EH
Replacement dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2021-10-13
View full details - - 14 Hembury Park, Buckfast, TQ11 0ES
Demolition of existing flat roof structure to create two single storey extensions, replacement roof with additional driveway and new vehicle access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2021-08-12
View full details - - 18 St Bernards Close, Buckfast, TQ11 0EP
Garage conversion and extensions to create extra habitable accommodation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2021-06-10
View full details - - 2 Abbey Grange Close, Buckfast, TQ11 0EU
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of new single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2021-03-11
View full details - - Outer Finches, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0HN
Erection of agricultural building and new access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2020-06-25
View full details - - Higher Mill, Buckfast, TQ11 0ER
Agricultural building for the storage of farm machinery, hay and other feed, and for housing livestock including sheep and cows at various times (13.7m x 13.8m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2020-03-31
View full details - - 5 Abbey Meadow, Buckfast, TQ11 0EJ
Erection of two storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2019-10-11
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A brief summary of Buckfast in Devon
Buckfast is a quaint village located near Buckfastleigh in the Teignbridge district of Devon, England, alongside the picturesque River Dart. The village is renowned for Buckfast Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery, which is not only famous for its historical significance but also for the production of Buckfast Tonic Wine and the Buckfast bee, a unique breed developed at the abbey. This charming locale presents various planning opportunities, particularly in relation to heritage and tourism.
Property prices in Buckfast show an average sale price of £267,720, 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 Buckfast a particularly low-crime area.
Buckfast has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Buckfastleigh. 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 Buckfast includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hembury Woods SSSI, Buckfastleigh Caves SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Hams, South Dartmoor Woods; 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, Buckfast 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 Buckfast
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Buckfast. Of these, 60% were approved.
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 Buckfast.
The most common application types near Buckfast were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.