Hillfield, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hillfield, Devon.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £532,699 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hillfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hillfield.
- 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 Hillfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Hillfield.
- - Agricultural Building In Field At Sx83005161, Blatchmore Lane, Bugford
Installation of a ground mounted c.20KW PV array and associated plant room to provide power for off grid house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Keepstone Meadow, Blatchmore Lane, Bugford, Dartmouth, TQ6 0NW
Provision for a Temporary Agricultural Worker's Dwelling (mobile home/log cabin)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Hillfield in Devon
Hillfield is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Hillfield show an average sale price of £532,699, 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 Hillfield a particularly low-crime area.
Hillfield 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 Hillfield includes 2 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, Hillfield 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 Hillfield
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Hillfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hillfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hillfield were full planning applications (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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.