What types of planning applications are most common near Cheston?

The most common type of planning application near Cheston is tree works applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Cheston, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cheston, Devon.

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

About Cheston

Ugborough is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. Nestled south of Dartmoor, it is approximately 2 miles from the A38 road and close to Ivybridge, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications in a scenic and accessible setting.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £389,787 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Hams
Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
LSOA: South Hams 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cheston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cheston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Cheston.

- Land At Sx 687 582, South Brent
Advertisement Consent for non-illuminated, medium-sized billboard sign mounted on posts advertising nearby new housing scheme
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-19
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A brief summary of Cheston in Devon

Property prices in Cheston show an average sale price of £389,787, 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 Cheston a particularly low-crime area.

Cheston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: South Brent, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Cheston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lady's Wood and Viaduct Meadow SSSI; 5 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.

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Planning Activity in Cheston

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Cheston.

The most common application types near Cheston were tree works (1), advertising consent (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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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