Horsebridge, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horsebridge, Devon.
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Planning applications in Horsebridge are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Horsebridge
Horsebridge is a quaint hamlet located within the Sydenham Damerel parish in the West Devon district, nestled in the picturesque Tamar Valley. Situated on the east bank of the River Tamar, which delineates the boundary between Devon and Cornwall, the village derives its name from the nearby 'Horse Bridge.' Notably, Horsebridge serves as a crossing point over the river and is home to the Royal Inn, a pub with a fascinating history, claiming to have been a former nunnery.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £319,930 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: West Devon 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horsebridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horsebridge.
- 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 Horsebridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Horsebridge.
- - Lamerhooe Lodge Tavistock PL19 8PG
Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 1338/25/HHO to change the roof covering from zinc to a dark grey single ply membrane, and change a door shown in the northwest elevation to a window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - The Royal Inn Horsebridge PL19 8PJ
Listed Building Consent for proposed refurbishment and replacement of existing windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Lamerhooe Lodge, Tavistock, PL19 8PG
Householder application for replacement of existing aluminium-framed pool building with enlarged, solid structure
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - Scrubtor Cottage Tavistock Devon Devon PL19 8PG
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, & 5 attached to planning permission 01377/2014 for revised scheme to 00488/2014 for erecti on of single storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2015-06-26
View full details - - Scrubtor Cottage Tavistock Devon Devon PL19 8PG
Householder application for revised scheme to 00488/2014 for erection of single storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2014-11-25
View full details - - Scrubtor Cottage Tavistock Devon Devon PL19 8PG
Householder application for erection of single storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2014-04-15
View full details - - The Count House Capeltor Farm Tavistock Devon PL19 8PG
Variation of condition (C) attached to planning consent CU/3.51/198/84/7621 relating to occupation of holiday let.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2011-10-19
View full details - - Capeltor Farm Tavistock Devon Devon PL19 8PG
Discharge of condition 2 attached to planning permission 6646/2004 forListed Building Consent application for proposed extension, erection of conservatory and alterations to garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2011-10-19
View full details - - Scrubtor Cottage - Tavistock Devon PL19 8PG
Erection of double garage (revised scheme)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2005-09-12
View full details - - Lower Brimble Brook Farm Sydenham Damerel Tavistock Devon PL19 8PG
Erection of a replacement log cabin
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2005-07-07
View full details - - Lamerhooe Farm - Tavistock Devon PL19 8PG
Renewal of permission No.0443/200/TAV for Change of Use of barn to a holiday unit
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2005-05-23
View full details - - Lower Brimble Brook Farm Sydenham Damerel Tavistock Devon PL19 8PG
Certificate of Lawful development for one dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2005-03-18
View full details - - Brimble Brook Farm Scrubtor - Tavistock Devon PL19 8PG
Erection of a conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2005-02-15
View full details - - Lower Brimble Brook Farm Sydenham Damerel Tavistock Devon PL19 8PG
Erection of a replacement dwelling (revised scheme)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2004-12-16
View full details - - Scrubtor Cottage - Tavistock Devon PL19 8PG
Erection of a single storey extension and detached double garage. (no t two storey)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2004-11-10
View full details - - Lower Brimble Brook Farm Sydenham Damerel Tavistock Devon PL19 8PG
Replacement dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2004-10-05
View full details - - Capeltor Farm Tavistock Devon Devon PL19 8PG
Listed Building Consent application for proposed extension, erection of conservatory and alterations to garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2004-10-01
View full details - - Capeltor Farm Tavistock Devon Devon PL19 8PG
Proposed extension, erection of conservatory and alterations to garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2004-10-01
View full details - - Scrubtor Cottage - Tavistock Devon PL19 8PG
Erection of a two storey extension and detached double garage.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2004-08-23
View full details - - Brimblebrook Farm Tavistock Devon Devon PL19 8PG
Extensions to provide conservatory and utility.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2004-05-19
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A brief summary of Horsebridge in Devon
Horsebridge is a quaint hamlet located within the Sydenham Damerel parish in the West Devon district, nestled in the picturesque Tamar Valley. Situated on the east bank of the River Tamar, which delineates the boundary between Devon and Cornwall, the village derives its name from the nearby 'Horse Bridge.' Notably, Horsebridge serves as a crossing point over the river and is home to the Royal Inn, a pub with a fascinating history, claiming to have been a former nunnery.
Property prices in Horsebridge show an average sale price of £319,930, 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 Horsebridge a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Horsebridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Greenscoombe Wood, Luckett SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Tamar Valley. 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 Horsebridge
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Horsebridge. The average decision time was 34 days.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Horsebridge were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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.