Lustleigh, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lustleigh, Devon.
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About Lustleigh
Lustleigh is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Wray Valley within Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, nestled between Bovey Tracey and Moretonhampstead. Renowned for its charming thatched buildings and vibrant community events like the Lustleigh Show, it frequently appears in lists of the UK's prettiest villages. This appeal has made Lustleigh one of the most expensive rural areas for property purchases, which is an important consideration for prospective buyers and those involved in planning applications in the area.
Population: 579 (2021)
District: Teignbridge
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: West Devon 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lustleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lustleigh.
- 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 Lustleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Lustleigh.
- - Land South Of Souther Wreyland Lower Knowle Road , Lustleigh, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9TS
Temporary use of agricultural land for delivery access and parking in association with proposed works at adjacent property at Souther Wreyland, including temporary removal of boundary hedge and tempor
Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Moorview, Lustleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9TL
Replacement of a covered storage area with a summerhouse and providing a covered link from the garage to the house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Caseley Wood, Lustleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9TN
Installation of ground mounted PV panels and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Brookside, Lustleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9TJ
Fell two Silver birch (As indicated in the supplied image).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-12-02
View full details - - Wrey Villa, Lustleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9TS
Installation of double glazing to ground floor windows. Installation of Solar PV array to southern roof slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-03-22
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A brief summary of Lustleigh in Devon
Lustleigh is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Wray Valley within Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, nestled between Bovey Tracey and Moretonhampstead. Renowned for its charming thatched buildings and vibrant community events like the Lustleigh Show, it frequently appears in lists of the UK's prettiest villages. This appeal has made Lustleigh one of the most expensive rural areas for property purchases, which is an important consideration for prospective buyers and those involved in planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 579 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Teignbridge district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lustleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Lustleigh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lustleigh. 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 Lustleigh includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Yarner Wood & Trendlebere Down SSSI, Bovey Valley Woodlands SSSI; 19 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Dartmoor Woods; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. 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, Lustleigh 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 Lustleigh
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lustleigh. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lustleigh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Lustleigh 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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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.