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Planning in Churchstow

Only 5 decisions near Churchstow in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Churchstow in the last 24 months, from South Hams District Council's planning register.

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About Churchstow

Churchstow is a village and civil parish located along the A379 road in the South Hams district of south Devon, England. Positioned approximately 1.9 miles northwest of Kingsbridge and 16 miles southeast of Plymouth, the parish had a population of 465 as of the 2011 UK Census. This charming village is an important area for planning applications, given its strategic location and community characteristics. The settlement has a population of approximately 571 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.

Churchstow covers an area of approximately 10.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Churchstow area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Churchstow a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Churchstow has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Churchstow 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.churchstow-devon.co.uk/history.html.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Churchstow, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Churchstow.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Churchstow?
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Churchstow.
What types of planning applications are most common near Churchstow?
The most common type of planning application near Churchstow is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Churchstow?
You can search and track planning applications near Churchstow on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.