Kennford, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kennford, Devon.

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About Kennford

Kennford is a charming village in the Teignbridge district of Devon, located just four miles south of Exeter within the civil parish of Kenn. With a population of 537 as of the 2021 census, it lies in a popular tourist region, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and developments.

District: Kenn

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £360,654 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Teignbridge
• Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
• LSOA: Teignbridge 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kennford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Kennford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Kennford.

1. - Belford House Bulford Lane Kennford Devon EX6 7TB
   New electric vehicle charge point
   Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-12-24
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A brief summary of Kennford in Devon

Kennford is a charming village in the Teignbridge district of Devon, located just four miles south of Exeter within the civil parish of Kenn. With a population of 537 as of the 2021 census, it lies in a popular tourist region, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and developments. It sits within the Kenn district.

Property prices in Kennford show an average sale price of £360,654, 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 Kennford a particularly low-crime area.

Kennford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kenn. 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 Kennford includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Kennford 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 Kennford

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Kennford.

The most common application types near Kennford were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (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.