Mary Tavy, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mary Tavy, Devon.
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About Mary Tavy
Mary Tavy, a quaint village in the West Devon district, boasts a population of around 600 and is situated four miles north of Tavistock. This area, named after the River Tavy, is steeped in history, having once housed the world's largest copper mine, Wheal Friendship, along with various lead and tin mines. Nestled within Dartmoor National Park, Mary Tavy is also part of an electoral ward sharing its name and retains its historical significance, being listed as a distinct settlement in the Domesday Book of 1086.
Population: 901 (2021)
District: West Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £322,185 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: West Devon 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mary Tavy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mary Tavy.
- 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 Mary Tavy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Mary Tavy.
- - 7 The Oaks, Mary Tavy, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9QR
T1 Oak - Crown
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Morwenna, Mary Tavy, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PA
Removal of chimney and alterations to single storey extension including replacement roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - The Reading Rooms Bal Lane, Mary Tavy, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9QA
Change of use from Reading & Recreation Rooms to 2-storey dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-05-19
View full details - - Land adjacent to Grace and Favour Cottage, Mary Tavy, PL19 9PB
Construction of two detached dwellings with garages, front and rear gardens
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2018-10-10
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A brief summary of Mary Tavy in Devon
Mary Tavy, a quaint village in the West Devon district, boasts a population of around 600 and is situated four miles north of Tavistock. This area, named after the River Tavy, is steeped in history, having once housed the world's largest copper mine, Wheal Friendship, along with various lead and tin mines. Nestled within Dartmoor National Park, Mary Tavy is also part of an electoral ward sharing its name and retains its historical significance, being listed as a distinct settlement in the Domesday Book of 1086. The settlement has a population of approximately 901 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.
Property prices in Mary Tavy show an average sale price of £322,185, 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 Mary Tavy a particularly low-crime area.
Mary Tavy has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mary Tavy. 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 Mary Tavy includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cholwell Brook SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Mary Tavy 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 Mary Tavy
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Mary Tavy. Of these, 75% were approved.
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 Mary Tavy.
The most common application types near Mary Tavy were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.