Kingswear, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kingswear, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
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.
Population: 1,090 (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 Kingswear.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingswear.
- 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 Kingswear based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Kingswear.
- - Southleigh Hoodown Lane Kingswear TQ6 0AZ
Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 3419/25/HHO for installation of external decking
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Tree Tops Kingswear TQ6 0DE
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed installation of roof mounted solar panels & associated equipment
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Pentre Wood Lane Kingswear TQ6 0DP
Application for variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent 3292/25/HHO
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Darthaven Marina Brixham Road Kingswear TQ6 0SG
G2 - 1x Clump of Hazel - Re-coppice to a height of approximately 1.0 metre above ground level to allow the coppice stools to regenerate and produce new, vigorous stems. G4 - 2x Cherry (Prunus sp. 'Che
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Orchard Lodge Wood Lane Kingswear TQ6 0DP
Householder application for new garage over existing parking deck
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Orchard Lodge Wood Lane Kingswear TQ6 0DP
Application for variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent 3166/23/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Reservoir House Upper Wood Lane Kingswear TQ6 0DF
T714: Holm Oak - reduce limb to north to 6m from ground level, see tree report, decay at union. T715: Holm Oak - reduce in height by 3m, reduction of lower northeastern limbs by 1m leaving crown sprea
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 2 Hawarden Terrace Wood Lane Kingswear TQ6 0DN
Householder application for proposed replacement decking
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Quiet Waters Lower Contour Road Kingswear TQ6 0AL
Alterations including raising of eaves & replacement of the roof & associated internal & external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - Kingslee House Ridley Hill Kingswear TQ6 0BY
Householder application to permit proposed landscaping works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - The Contour House Redoubt Hill Kingswear TQ6 0DA
Householder application for two-storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - Thiptara, Redoubt Hill, Kingswear, Dartmouth, TQ6 0DA
T002: Holm Oak - lateral crown reduction on W aspect by 1-2m to removeover extended branches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of Kingswear in Devon
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 £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 Kingswear a particularly low-crime area.
Kingswear 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 Kingswear includes 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Kingswear
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Kingswear. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Kingswear.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kingswear were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (8). Full planning applications account for 29% 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.