Chagford, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chagford, Devon.
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About Chagford
Chagford is a charming market town and civil parish located on the north-east edge of Dartmoor in Devon, England. Situated near the River Teign and the A382, approximately 4 miles west of Moretonhampstead, it derives its name from "chag," meaning gorse or broom, highlighting its historical significance as a crossing point. As of the 2021 census, Chagford had a population of 1,539, reflecting a modest increase from 1,449 in 2011, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Population: 1,535 (2021) · Area: 30.3 km²
District: West Devon
Website: https://www.chagford-parish.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,675 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Teignbridge 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chagford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chagford.
- 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 Chagford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Chagford.
- - GRANDYS HOUSE, 4 Orchard Terrace, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8AU
T430 Douglas Fir - fell T1 Douglas Fir - remove rubbing limb at 5m from adjacent Beech tree.
Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 7 Cranley Gardens, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8UT
Tree works proposed to T1 (Sycamore) and H1 (Mixed species hedgerow, predominantly Hazel)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Land At Lamb Park, Chagford, TQ13 8DN
Erection of up to 36 dwellinghouses including affordable housing, access works, public open space (POS) landscaping and drainage attenuation
Type: Outline | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - 23 Lamb Park, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8DN
Erection of single storey rear extension, rear dormer, porch and rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - 0265/23 - 6 Lords Meadow, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8FS
Part conversion of existing attached garage to provide home office, replacement of window in dining room with French door set and erection of garden shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Chagford in Devon
Chagford is a charming market town and civil parish located on the north-east edge of Dartmoor in Devon, England. Situated near the River Teign and the A382, approximately 4 miles west of Moretonhampstead, it derives its name from "chag," meaning gorse or broom, highlighting its historical significance as a crossing point. As of the 2021 census, Chagford had a population of 1,539, reflecting a modest increase from 1,449 in 2011, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,535 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.
Chagford covers an area of approximately 30.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Chagford show an average sale price of £317,675, 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 Chagford a particularly low-crime area.
Chagford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chagford. 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 Chagford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rushford Wood SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Chagford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.chagford-parish.co.uk/. 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 Chagford
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Chagford. Of these, 80% 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 Chagford.
The most common application types near Chagford were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.