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Planning in Clovelly

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About Clovelly

Clovelly is a unique privately owned harbour village located in the Torridge district of Devon, England. The village and its surrounding land are under the stewardship of John Rous, a member of the Hamlyn family, who have managed the area since 1738. This distinctive ownership structure may influence planning applications and development opportunities within the village. The settlement has a population of approximately 421 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.

Clovelly covers an area of approximately 18.0 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 Clovelly 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 Clovelly a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Clovelly has 13 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Clovelly 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 https://www.clovelly.co.uk/.

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