East Charleton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Charleton, Devon.
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About East Charleton
East Charleton is a civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, with a population of 511 recorded in 2001. By the 2011 census, the wider Saltstone electoral ward, which includes East Charleton, had grown to a population of 1,529. This quaint parish offers potential for planning applications, reflecting its growing community and picturesque Devon setting.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Charleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Charleton.
- 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 East Charleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near East Charleton.
- - Ashbys Of Kingsbridge East Charleton TQ7 2AP
Application for the variation of condition 2 and removal of condition 6 (storage) of planning consent 0364/24/VAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - The Barley House 1 Home Farm Barns East Charleton TQ7 2AR
Householder application for demolition of existing single storey side extension & erection of new single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-07-11
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A brief summary of East Charleton in Devon
East Charleton is a civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, with a population of 511 recorded in 2001. By the 2011 census, the wider Saltstone electoral ward, which includes East Charleton, had grown to a population of 1,529. This quaint parish offers potential for planning applications, reflecting its growing community and picturesque Devon setting.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Charleton a particularly low-crime area.
East Charleton 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 East Charleton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI; 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, East Charleton 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 East Charleton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near East Charleton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Charleton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near East Charleton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East Charleton were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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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- 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.