What is the planning approval rate near Hexworthy?

The planning approval rate near Hexworthy is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hexworthy?

The most common type of planning application near Hexworthy is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Hexworthy, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hexworthy, Devon.

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

About Hexworthy

Hexworthy is a picturesque hamlet located on Dartmoor in Devon, England, positioned along the West Dart River just a mile upstream from Dartmeet. Once part of the parish of Lydford, it has been included in the civil parish of Dartmoor Forest since 1987, making it a unique area for planning applications amidst the stunning natural landscape.

District: Dartmoor Forest

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Area Information

Admin district: West Devon
Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
LSOA: West Devon 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hexworthy.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hexworthy based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Hexworthy.

- The Coachmans Cottage, Huccaby House, Hexworthy, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6SB
Proposed cessation of use of Coachman’s Cottage above garage as a separate dwelling and reinstatement of ancillary annexe to Huccaby House, together with single storey extension and modifications
Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-03-30
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- UPALONG, Hexworthy, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6SD
Replacement dwelling, with variation of Condition 2 attached to planning permission ref. 0190/24 dated 15 August 2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-10-27
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- The Forest Inn, Hexworthy, Yelverton, PL20 6SD
The Flat 1B has been lived in permanently as a main residence for over four years
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-07-20
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- The Forest Inn, Hexworthy, Yelverton, PL20 6SD
The ground floor flat has been used continuously as a main and only residence for over four years
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-07-20
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0288/23 - Ring Of Bells, Hexworthy, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6SD
Change of use of an agricultural barn and surrounding land from agricultural to an agricultural worker's dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Hexworthy in Devon

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hexworthy includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Dartmoor SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dartmoor; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Hexworthy

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Hexworthy. Of these, 100% were approved.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hexworthy may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The most common application types near Hexworthy were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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