Diptford, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Diptford, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Diptford
Diptford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, perched on a hill with views over the River Avon. The name "Diptford," thought to mean "deep ford," reflects its historical significance as a river crossing point. As of 2021, the parish had a population of 612 and is noted in the Domesday Book as part of the Hundred of Diptford, providing a rich historical context for planning applications in the area.
Population: 612 (2021)
District: South Hams
Website: http://www.diptford.org.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £518,791 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Diptford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Diptford.
- 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 Diptford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Diptford.
- - Robins Nest Diptford TQ9 7NU
Householder application for proposed single storey rear extension to create dining room and 2 storey side extension to create a workshop/utility space and additional bedroom.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Broadmead Diptford TQ9 7LX
Listed Building Consent for replacement roof tiles
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Broadmead, Diptford, TQ9 7LX
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Facing/Roofing Materials) 5 (Joinery) and 6 (Ducts/Flues) of planning consent 2990/24/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-01-29
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A brief summary of Diptford in Devon
Diptford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, perched on a hill with views over the River Avon. The name "Diptford," thought to mean "deep ford," reflects its historical significance as a river crossing point. As of 2021, the parish had a population of 612 and is noted in the Domesday Book as part of the Hundred of Diptford, providing a rich historical context for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 612 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.
Property prices in Diptford show an average sale price of £518,791, 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 Diptford a particularly low-crime area.
Diptford 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 Diptford includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon. 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, Diptford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.diptford.org.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.
Planning Activity in Diptford
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Diptford. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Diptford.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Diptford were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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