Lewdown, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lewdown, Devon.
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Planning applications in Lewdown are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lewdown
Lewtrenchard is a village and civil parish located in the West Devon district of Devon, England, with the larger village of Lewdown predominantly within its boundaries. Historically noted in the Domesday Book of 1086, the area boasts a rich heritage, including the River Lew, named after the historic manor. The name Trenchard derives from the lords of the manor who were influential in the 13th century, adding to the locality's significance in planning considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £279,934 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: West Devon 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lewdown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lewdown.
- 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 Lewdown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
119 planning applications found near Lewdown.
- - The Blue Lion, Lewdown, EX20 4DL
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Windows/Doors/Timber Boarding) of planning consent 4138/21/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - The Blue Lion, Lewdown, EX20 4DL
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Windows/Doors/Timber Boarding) of planning consent 4139/21/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Holster Yard Lewdown EX20 4BS
Application for variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of planning consent 2077/22/ARM (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 3 Muse Hill Cottages Lewdown EX20 4DL
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed siting of a caravan for ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Outside BT Telephone Exchange, Lewdown, Okehampton, EX20 4DQ
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising installation of Subtended Headend Sidepod onto existing BT cabinet
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - The Blue Lion, Lewdown, EX20 4DL
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Windows/Doors/Timber Boarding) of planning consent 4139/21/LBC
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - 6 Woods Field Lewdown EX20 4FB
Retrospective sheds/outbuilding within domestic curtilage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Henerys Garden Lewdown EX20 4BS
TPO Ref 1015; T2: Crown reduction by approximately 3 metres, property in close proximity, limited public amenity value.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 4 Woods Field Lewdown EX20 4FB
Householder application for installation of roof mounted photovoltaic panels, with associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 1 Kings Way Lewdown EX20 4DQ
Householder application for proposed ‘Catio’, an outside enclosure constructed from timber and wire mesh for cats measuring 6 metres (width) x 2 metres (depth) x 2.5 metres (Height) to rear of dwellin
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - 4 Woods Field, Lewdown, EX20 4FB
Householder application for installation of en-suite window & construction of garden room, with associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - Coombe Trenchard Lewdown EX20 4FA
Proposed new flower room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-02-08
View full details - - Coombe Trenchard Lewdown EX20 4FA
Listed building consent for proposed new flower room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-02-08
View full details - - 4 Kings Way, Lewdown, EX20 4DQ
Householder application for conversion of integral garage intoadditional bedroom, Retrospective
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-08-29
View full details - - Holster Yard, Lewdown, EX20 4BS
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Surface Water Drainage) of planning consent 1636/19/OPA & condition 2 (SurfaceWater Drainage) of reserved matters application 2077/22/ARM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-08-28
View full details - - Land at SX 449 866, Lewhaven Close, Lewdown, EX20 4JL
T1: Species unknown - remove and replace with new due to poor vitality
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - Slaughterhouse, Lewdown, EX20 4BS
T3: Spruce Tree - Fell and remove then replace with alternativespecies nearby
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-02-06
View full details - - Holster Yard, Lewdown, EX20 4BS
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 2 (Surface Water Drainage), and 3 (Materials) of planning consent 2077/22/ARM &condition 4 (Surface Water Drainage) of planning consent 1636/
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-12-09
View full details - - Slaughterhouse, Lewdown, EX20 4BS
Application for approval of reserved matters for access, appearance, landscape, layout & scale for plot 3 following outline approval(1277/20/OPA)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-09-06
View full details - - Henerys Garden, Lewdown, EX20 4BS
T1: Beech - lateral crown reduction on S side by 2m and on W side by 1m, crown thin by 10%, to rebalance.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-07-18
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A brief summary of Lewdown in Devon
Lewtrenchard is a village and civil parish located in the West Devon district of Devon, England, with the larger village of Lewdown predominantly within its boundaries. Historically noted in the Domesday Book of 1086, the area boasts a rich heritage, including the River Lew, named after the historic manor. The name Trenchard derives from the lords of the manor who were influential in the 13th century, adding to the locality's significance in planning considerations.
Property prices in Lewdown show an average sale price of £279,934, 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 Lewdown a particularly low-crime area.
Lewdown has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stowford. 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 Lewdown includes 4 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, Lewdown 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 Lewdown
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Lewdown. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Lewdown.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lewdown were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). 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
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- 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.