Capton, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Capton, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Capton are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Capton

Capton is a quaint village located near Dartmouth in Devon, England. Its proximity to Dartmouth makes it an attractive location for potential planning applications, blending rural charm with accessibility to local amenities.

District: South Hams

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £532,699 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Hams
Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
LSOA: South Hams 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Capton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Capton.

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 Capton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Capton in Devon

Property prices in Capton show an average sale price of £532,699, 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 Capton a particularly low-crime area.

Capton 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 Capton includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Capton 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.

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