Downderry, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Downderry, Cornwall.
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About Downderry
Downderry is a picturesque coastal village situated in south-east Cornwall, England, just 12 miles west of Plymouth and one mile east of Seaton. Its scenic location makes it an attractive area for potential planning applications, offering opportunities for development in a charming seaside setting.
District: Deviock
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £342,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: South East Cornwall
- LSOA: Cornwall 029A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Downderry.
- 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 Downderry based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Downderry.
- - Land West Of 30 Buttlegate Trewall Hill Downderry Cornwall PL11 3LU
Technical Details Consent following approval of Permission in Principle PA24/08582 for one new self-build dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Downderry And Seaton Village Hall Main Road Downderry Torpoint Cornwall PL11 3JX
Extension to existing rear kitchen, including reconfiguration of internal arrangement and external fire exit stairs. Formation of new access to existing storage area on the lower ground floor. Interna
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Land Off Trerieve Estate Torpoint Downderry PL11 3LY
Non material amendment in relation to decision notice PA20/09163 dated 07.07.2021 to allow minor amendments to elevational treatments. Amendments to surfacing treatments. Minor amendments to turning h
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Avalon Brenton Road Downderry Torpoint Cornwall PL11 3JA
Replacement of roof with first floor accommodation and attached garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land West Of 30 Buttlegate Trewall Hill Downderry Cornwall PL11 3LU
Technical Details Consent following approval of Permission in Principle PA24/08582 for one new self-build dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Summer Court Brenton Road Downderry Torpoint Cornwall PL11 3JA
Submission of details to discharge condition 3 in respect of decision notice PA19/10665 dated 14/02/2020
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Downderry in Cornwall
Downderry is a picturesque coastal village situated in south-east Cornwall, England, just 12 miles west of Plymouth and one mile east of Seaton. Its scenic location makes it an attractive area for potential planning applications, offering opportunities for development in a charming seaside setting. It sits within the Deviock district.
Property prices in Downderry show an average sale price of £342,820, 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 Downderry a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Downderry includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Downderry 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 Downderry
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Downderry. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Downderry.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Downderry were full planning applications (5), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.