Godwell, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Godwell, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Godwell are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £350,890 (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 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Godwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Godwell.
- 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 Godwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Godwell.
- - 10 Woodfield Crescent Ivybridge PL21 0FB
T1: Holly – fell, significant decay on stem, replant.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Land at Sx 648 559 (South of Ivybridge Rugby Club) Filham
Application for permission in principle for the erection of 1no self-build dwelling and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 6 Pykes Down Ivybridge PL21 0BY
T2: (TPO: 553 - T102): Silver Birch – Fell – Dead - limbs are breaking off and falling
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Filham Park Veterinary Clinic Godwell Lane Ivybridge PL21 0LE
Installation of 1no. new prefabricated building & associated external works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 1 Barons Pyke Ivybridge PL21 0BZ
TPO43; T1: Holly - remove lateral branch on western canopy, at 6m from ground level back to primary union, to remove risk of failure and regain natural shape. T2: Hawthorn - crown raise lateral growth
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - 6 Tom Maddock Gardens Ivybridge PL21 0WE
T1: Ash - prune to clear neighbouring properties by 2m, crown lift over lawn to 3-3.5m. T2: Oak - prune to clear building by 2m. T3: Ash - prune to clear building by 2m. T4: Oak - crown lift over lawn
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - Ivybridge Rugby Football Club Ugborough PL21 0LR
Installation of floodlighting system to training pitch consisting of 4no LED floodlights fitted to 2no. new 15m columns
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 12 Blackett Close Ivybridge Devon PL21 0WA
Erection of detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2006-03-23
View full details - - 21 Blackthorn Drive Ivybridge Devon PL21 0WB
Garage And First Floor Extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2005-09-28
View full details - - 21 Blackthorn Drive Ivybridge Devon PL21 0WB
Extension to garage and first floor
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2005-07-28
View full details - - 43 Gorse Way Ivybridge Devon PL21 0GA
Two storey extension to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2005-07-06
View full details - - 1 Tom Maddock Gardens Ivybridge Plymouth PL21 0WE
Erection of conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2005-04-12
View full details - - 21 Blackthorn Drive Ivybridge Devon PL21 0WB
Retrospective application for the erection of a conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2004-09-16
View full details - - 3 Blackett Close Ivybridge Devon PL21 0WA
Retrospective application for amendments to approved plans 27/0931/03/F erection of extension to form garden room/study and additional facilities to master bedroom
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2004-06-28
View full details - - 39 Gorse Way Ivybridge Devon PL21 0GA
Extension over garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2004-02-26
View full details - - 5 Waltham Way Ivybridge Devon PL21 0YF
Erection of conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2004-02-26
View full details - - Ivydene House 8 Waltham Way Ivybridge Devon PL21 0YF
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2004-02-12
View full details - - 2 Barons Pyke Uphill Ivybridge PL21 0BZ
Retrospective application for erection of above ground swimming pool and deck area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2003-11-28
View full details - - The Oaks 8 Blackett Close Ivybridge Devon PL21 0WA
Erection of conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2003-11-14
View full details - - 2 Waltham Way Ivybridge Devon PL21 0YF
Erection of PVCu conservatory to side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2003-11-10
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A brief summary of Godwell in Devon
Godwell is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Godwell show an average sale price of £350,890, 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 Godwell a particularly low-crime area.
Godwell 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 Godwell includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. 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, Godwell 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 Godwell
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Godwell. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Godwell.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Godwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Godwell were tree works (25), full planning applications (21), outline applications (11). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 63 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 34 applications
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