Kingston (TQ6), Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kingston (TQ6), Devon.

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Planning applications in Kingston (TQ6) are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Kingston (TQ6)

Kingston is a quaint civil parish and village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, just three miles southwest of Modbury and near the mouth of the River Erme. With a population of 387 recorded in the 2011 census, the village features charming thatched cottages and a community hub known as the Reading Room, which hosts various local events. The nearby Westcombe beach adds to the area’s appeal, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in this picturesque locale.

Population: 381 (2021)

District: South Hams

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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 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kingston (TQ6).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingston (TQ6).

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 Kingston (TQ6) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Kingston (TQ6) in Devon

Property prices in Kingston (TQ6) 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 Kingston (TQ6) a particularly low-crime area.

Kingston (TQ6) 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 Kingston (TQ6) includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Froward Point SSSI, Scabbacombe SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lyme Bay and Torbay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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