Cornwood, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cornwood, Devon.
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About Cornwood
Cornwood is a quaint village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, with a population of 988 residents. It falls within the electoral ward of Cornwood and Sparkwell, which had a total population of 2,321 according to the 2011 census. This charming area may present opportunities for planning applications, given its community-focused environment and ongoing development needs.
Population: 1,044 (2021)
District: South Hams
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,569 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cornwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cornwood.
- 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 Cornwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Cornwood.
- - 7 Crossways, Cornwood, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9QW
Two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Cornwood in Devon
Cornwood is a quaint village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, with a population of 988 residents. It falls within the electoral ward of Cornwood and Sparkwell, which had a total population of 2,321 according to the 2011 census. This charming area may present opportunities for planning applications, given its community-focused environment and ongoing development needs. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,044 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.
Property prices in Cornwood show an average sale price of £321,569, 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 Cornwood a particularly low-crime area.
Cornwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Cornwood includes 12 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, Cornwood 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.
Planning Activity in Cornwood
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Cornwood.
The most common application types near Cornwood were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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.