Clovelly, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clovelly, Devon.
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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.
Population: 421 (2021) · Area: 18.0 km²
District: Torridge
Website: https://www.clovelly.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clovelly.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clovelly.
- 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 Clovelly based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Clovelly.
- - Limekiln At Grid Reference 231825 124875 The Quay Clovelly Devon
Retention of temporary shelter
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-05-24
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A brief summary of Clovelly in Devon
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.
Property prices in Clovelly show an average sale price of £274,340, 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 Clovelly a particularly low-crime area.
Clovelly has one conservation area within its boundaries: Clovelly. 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 Clovelly includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hobby to Peppercombe SSSI, Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Devon; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Tintagel-Marsland-Clovelly Coast. 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, Clovelly planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.clovelly.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.
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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.