Gulworthy, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gulworthy, Devon.

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Planning applications in Gulworthy are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Gulworthy

Gulworthy is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the West Devon district, close to the Cornwall border. The heart of the parish features essential community buildings, including Gulworthy School, St Paul's Church, and the Parish Hall, situated near the road junction at Gulworthy Cross. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 518 and is part of the larger Tamarside electoral ward, which had a total population of 1,622.

Population: 561 (2021) · Elevation: 154.4m

District: West Devon

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Area Information

Admin district: West Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
LSOA: West Devon 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gulworthy.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gulworthy.

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 Gulworthy based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Gulworthy in Devon

Gulworthy sits at an elevation of 154.4 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gulworthy a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Gulworthy includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tamar-Tavy Estuary SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Tamar Valley; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Plymouth Sound & Estuaries. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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