Knighton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Knighton, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Knighton are administered by Plymouth City Council. View the full Plymouth City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £308,674 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Plymouth
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
- LSOA: Plymouth 032D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Knighton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Knighton.
- 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 Knighton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Knighton.
- - 40 Church Road Wembury PL9 0JG
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising one 9m light wooden pole; Ref. no OGEAA4113525
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 26 Mewstone Avenue Wembury PL9 0JZ
Application for variation condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent 3804/24/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 1 Barton Brake Wembury PL9 0BJ
TPO 897; T22.000,T21.000: Ash - Re-pollard as a high pollard on standardised cycle of 5-7 years, with crown lilting over garden, driveway to provide 4m clearance and 5.2m clearance over public highway
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 38 Veasy Park Wembury PL9 0ES
Householder application for first floor extension over existing flat roof & render external walls
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 16 Veasy Park Wembury PL9 0ES
Householder application for proposed alterations to roof to form a first floor bedroom.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land at Sx 529 495 Wembury
Advertisement Consent for 1no free standing outdoor information board
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Land At Sx 528 490, South Barton Farm, Veasy Park, Wembury
Proposed single storey farm dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 11 Leyford Close, Wembury, PL9 0HX
Householder application for replacement single storey front extension & new side extension (resubmission of 3976/23/HHO)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Land At Sx 524 495, Ford Road, Wembury
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (CMP) and 7 (Render) of planning consent 2748/23/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 29, Knighton Road, Wembury, PL9 0EA
Householder application for rear facing dormer to bedrooms
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - Willowhayes, 11, Ford Road, Wembury, PL9 0JA
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (SurfaceWater Management Scheme), 7 (Foul Water System), 10 (Facing/RoofingMaterials) and 11 (DEV32)of planning consent 3451/21/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Land At Sx 524 495, Ford Road, Wembury
Construction of detached building to form new double garage with storage area over (Resubmission of 0778/23/FUL)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - 6, Ford Road, Wembury, PL9 0JB
Construction of detached building to form new double garage withstorage area over
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-03-02
View full details - - 18, Ford Road, Wembury, PL9 0JB
Householder application for first floor extension above existing single storey kitchen
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Knighton in Devon
Knighton is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Knighton show an average sale price of £308,674, 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 Knighton a particularly low-crime area.
Knighton 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 Knighton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wembury Point SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Plymouth Sound & Estuaries. 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, Knighton 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 Knighton
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Knighton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Knighton.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Knighton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Knighton were full planning applications (7), tree works (2), advertising consent (2). Full planning applications account for 54% 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.