East Prawle, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Prawle, Devon.
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Planning applications in East Prawle are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Prawle
East Prawle is a picturesque village located in the civil parish of Chivelstone within the South Hams district of Devon, England. Nestled on the coast southeast of Salcombe, it is near Prawle Point, the southernmost tip of Devon, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to coastal development and tourism.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,500 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
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 Prawle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Prawle.
- 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 Prawle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near East Prawle.
- - Viola Cottage East Prawle TQ7 2BU
Retrospective Householder application for amendments to consent (2230/24/HHO) to include: Two-storey rear extension; new flue; heat pump; external insulation, minor revisions to windows and doors, rev
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Higher House Farm East Prawle TQ7 2BU
Provision of a roof to cover a cattle handling area and to regularise engineering works that have been undertaken to increase the existing yard (part-retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Higher House Farm East Prawle TQ7 2BU
Provision of a covered manure/dry feed store and to regularise engineering works that have been undertaken to increase the existing yard (part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Higher House Farm East Prawle Kingsbridge TQ7 2BU
Temporary Campsite Notification for a temporary pop-up campsite to operate from 22nd – 25th & 29th – 30th May 2026, 5th-6th,12th-13th,19th-20th & 26th-27th June 2026, 3rd-4th, 10th-11th, 17th-18th & 2
Status: Permitted | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-27
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A brief summary of East Prawle in Devon
East Prawle is a picturesque village located in the civil parish of Chivelstone within the South Hams district of Devon, England. Nestled on the coast southeast of Salcombe, it is near Prawle Point, the southernmost tip of Devon, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to coastal development and tourism.
Property prices in East Prawle show an average sale price of £368,500, 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 East Prawle a particularly low-crime area.
East Prawle 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 Prawle includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Prawle Point and Start Point SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Devon Shore Dock, Start Point to Plymouth Sound & Eddystone. 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 Prawle 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 Prawle
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near East Prawle. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Prawle may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Prawle were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 75% 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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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.