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24 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Kingswear · updated daily · South Hams District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 24 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Beacon Lodge Beacon Lane Kingswear TQ6 0BUAwaiting decisionTPO 885 - T1 Holm Oak - Height 12m remove 5m growth to just above historic pollard points - tree is heavily growing towards the property.Works to a TPO TreeReceived 4 Nov 20263072/26/TPO
5 Britannia Court Higher Contour Road Kingswear TQ6 0DSAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawfulness for the proposed installation of solar panels on the south east facing pitched roof.Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed UseReceived 2 Nov 20263041/26/CLP
Aquarius 56 Crowthers Hill Dartmouth TQ6 9QXAwaiting decisionT1 – Common Beech - Fell - due to the potential for tree-related loading or movement to contribute to further structural deterioration of retaining wall T2 – Lawson’s Cypress - Fell - due to the potential for tree-related loading or movement to contribute to further structural deterioration of retaining wallWorks to a Tree in a Conservation AreaReceived 26 Oct 20262972/26/TCA
Woodside Upper Wood Lane Kingswear TQ6 0DFAwaiting decisionTPO 453 - T001 - Sessile Oak - Crown reduction to previous pruning points, or by removing approximately 2.0 metres from branch tips, as appropriate. Prune back the two lowest secondary branches to their respective parent branches or the main stem. Remove all epicormic growth arising from the main stem, cutting back to the point of origin.Works to a TPO TreeReceived 26 Oct 20262969/26/TPO
12 Browns Hill Dartmouth TQ6 9NUAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of dwelling as holiday accommodationCertificate of Lawfulness for Proposed UseReceived 13 Oct 20262860/26/CLP

Planning in Kingswear

Approved: 81%; 44 of 50 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kingswear in the last 24 months, from South Hams District Council's planning register.

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Around Kingswear

Postcode districts

TQ6 155 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: South Hams District Council

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Application types: Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions

About Kingswear

Kingswear is a charming village and civil parish situated in the South Hams region of Devon, England. Nestled along the eastern bank of the tidal River Dart, it is directly opposite the town of Dartmouth and benefits from its location within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a population of 1,332, as recorded in the 2021 census, Kingswear offers a picturesque setting that may influence planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,090 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.

Property prices in Kingswear show an average sale price of £517,659, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Kingswear has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kingswear 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Kingswear, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Kingswear. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (14), tree works (10).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kingswear?

In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Kingswear. The approval rate is 81%.

How long do planning decisions take near Kingswear?

The average planning decision time near Kingswear is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Kingswear?

The planning approval rate near Kingswear is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kingswear?

The most common type of planning application near Kingswear is discharge of conditions, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kingswear?

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