What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Dean?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Dean is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Lower Dean, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Dean, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lower Dean are administered by Teignbridge District Council. View the full Teignbridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Lower Dean

Lower Dean is a quaint village situated in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Its name, derived from the Anglo-Saxon term "denu," translates to "valley," reflecting the area's scenic landscape. For those researching planning applications, Lower Dean offers a unique blend of rural charm and modern development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £288,319 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Teignbridge
Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
LSOA: Teignbridge 017E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Dean.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Dean.

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 Lower Dean based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Lower Dean.

- Pennywell Farmhouse Lower Dean TQ11 0LT
Construction of a single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-26
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- Dean Forge Ltd, Orchard Showroom, Dean Prior, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0LS
Car parking area to serve Dean Forge Showroom and cafe, and site landscaping works
Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-02-21
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- Dean Forge Ltd, Orchard Showroom, Dean Prior, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0LS
Use of balcony as external seating in association with cafe use and installation of screen panel (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Lower Dean in Devon

Property prices in Lower Dean show an average sale price of £288,319, 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 Lower Dean a particularly low-crime area.

Lower Dean has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Buckfastleigh. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Lower Dean includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Potter's Wood SSSI, Buckfastleigh Caves SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Hams; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Lower Dean

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lower Dean.

The most common application types near Lower Dean were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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