Ermington, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ermington, Devon.
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About Ermington
Ermington is a quaint village and civil parish situated about 2 miles south of Ivybridge in Devon's South Hams district. With a population of 824 as of the 2011 census, it is part of the Ermington & Ugborough electoral ward and is noted for its distinctive crooked church spire, which has inspired the name of a local pub. The village has a historical connection to Edmund Lockyer, who named a town in New South Wales, Australia, after Ermington.
Population: 987 (2021)
District: South Hams
Website: http://www.devon.gov.uk/localstudies/110511/1.html
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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 Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ermington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ermington.
- 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 Ermington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
135 planning applications found near Ermington.
- - Communication Station Preston Farm Ermington PL21 9NG
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising new 10kVA genny on new concrete foundation. AMF panel to be installed on new support pole fixed to concrete base. Wide cable t
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - O/S 6 Ermeside Cottages Ermington PL21 9NL
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising installation of Subtended Headend Sidepod onto existing BT cabinet
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Burbilan Chapel Street Ermington PL21 9ND
Householder application to replace nine roof lights with like-for-like conservation style windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Budlake Ermington PL21 9NG
Householder application for proposed alterations to external walls to include external insulation, new porch, permeable driveway, retaining wall, landscaping, raised deck & new double garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Communication Station Preston Farm Ermington PL21 9NG
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising 1 no. replacement GPS Module onto existing gantry pole within compound, removal of 3 no. antenna and the installation of 6 no.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Budlake Ermington PL21 9NG
Householder application for proposed alterations to external walls to include external insulation, extension, permeable driveway, raised deck & new double garage with storage above
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-05-29
View full details - - Tallet Meadow Farm, Ermington, PL21 9NG
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) to planning consent 3161/23/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - Parsonage Farm, Town Hill, Ermington, PL21 9LR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 (Hard & Soft Landscape Scheme) of planning consent 2026/21/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Communication Station Preston Farm Ermington PL21 9NG
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising the installation of 1no. 0.3m dish antenna at 21.8m height on an existing support structure, all other associated ancillary ap
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-06-04
View full details - - Budlake, Ermington, PL21 9NG
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Reptile/ Amphibian Mitigation Strategy) of planning consent 3161/23/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - Ermington County Primary School School Road Ermington PL21 9NH
G001: Laurel, Willow & Prunus - Crown lift to ascertain 5.2mtrs over highways & Crown height reduction by 1mtrs from overhead utility lines, lateral reduction by maximum of 2 mtrs on all sides to achi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-04-23
View full details - - Sunnyside Chapel Street Ermington PL21 9ND
T1: lime tree - Fell & Remove due to roots growing under house
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-02-15
View full details - - Linhay Barn, Budlake, Ermington, PL21 9NG
READVERTISEMENT (amended address) Construction of a new replacementdwelling to replace proposed barn conversion under 2767/17/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - Burbilan, Chapel Street, Ermington, PL21 9ND
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed 10 no. solar panels to south facing garage roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-08-24
View full details - - Spirebrook Chapel Street Ermington Ivybridge PL21 9NE
T1: Twisted Willow - fell due to untreatable fungal infection and riskof tree falling
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-07-05
View full details - - The Barn, Back Lane, Ermington, PL21 9LR
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Foul Drainage), 4 (Surface Water Drainage), 5 (Facing Materials), 9(Parking) and 12 (Carbon Reduction) of planning consent 2026/21/FUL
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-06-27
View full details - - Post Office Cottage, The Square, Ermington, Ivybridge, PL21 9LP
T1: Willow - remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-03-20
View full details - - Park Hill Cottages, Chapel Street, Ermington, PL21 9NF
G1: Ash, Sycamore & Elm - Coppice to 1 metre from ground level due to concerns from residents due to the stability of the trees on thebank as well as light and close proximity to power cable
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-09-07
View full details - - 2 Erme Bridge Cottages, Ermington, PL21 9NN
Householder application for proposed first floor extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-09-01
View full details - - 2 Erme Bridge Cottages, Ermington, PL21 9NN
Householder application for rear extension (Resubmission of2435/22/HHO)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-08-26
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A brief summary of Ermington in Devon
Ermington is a quaint village and civil parish situated about 2 miles south of Ivybridge in Devon's South Hams district. With a population of 824 as of the 2011 census, it is part of the Ermington & Ugborough electoral ward and is noted for its distinctive crooked church spire, which has inspired the name of a local pub. The village has a historical connection to Edmund Lockyer, who named a town in New South Wales, Australia, after Ermington. The settlement has a population of approximately 987 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.
Property prices in Ermington 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 Ermington a particularly low-crime area.
Ermington 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 Ermington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Erme Estuary SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Ermington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.devon.gov.uk/localstudies/110511/1.html. 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 Ermington
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Ermington. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Ermington.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Ermington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ermington were full planning applications (14), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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