Newton Ferrers, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newton Ferrers, Devon.
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About Newton Ferrers
Newton Ferrers is a picturesque village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, approximately 6 miles southeast of Plymouth. Nestled along a creek of the River Yealm estuary and within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village boasts a population of 1,268, with the wider electoral ward of Newton and Noss home to 1,814 residents as of the 2011 Census. This charming location offers unique planning opportunities in a scenic environment.
District: Newton and Noss
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newton Ferrers.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newton Ferrers.
- 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 Newton Ferrers based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Newton Ferrers.
- - Venta 71 Yealm Road Newton Ferrers PL8 1BN
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (External Lighting) of planning consent 0843/21/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Irlwyn Lower Court Road Newton Ferrers PL8 1DQ
TPO 438; T4: Eucalyptus - fell, damaging Western boundary wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 92 Court Road Newton Ferrers PL8 1DA
H1: Beech hedge - height reduction by 1.5-2m and lateral reduction by no more than 0.8m to the north and 0.6m to the south, to tidy and maintain.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Irlwyn Lower Court Road Newton Ferrers PL8 1DQ
T4 (TPO ref: 438): Eucalyptus tree – Remove torn branch on West side at 4mtrs from ground level, making good of the fracture. Remove 2nd branch from same tree on East side at 4mtrs from ground level w
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 77 Court Road Newton Ferrers PL8 1BZ
Housholder application for conversion of existing garage & store to Annex for disabled use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 41 The Fairway Newton Ferrers PL8 1DW
Householder application for replacement roof & wall materials, ground floor single storey rear extension, enlarge rear dormer & enlarge driveway to create two off street parking spaces
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 13 The Fairway Newton Ferrers PL8 1DW
Application for the variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent 3198/23/HHO and alteration of the description to include works to driveway.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 13 The Fairway Newton Ferrers PL8 1DW
Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 3198/23/HHO to amend doorway entrance angle
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 1 The Fairway Newton Ferrers PL8 1DW
Householder application for single storey front extension with loft conversion & dormers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Development Site at Sx 5411 4806 Lower Court Road Newton Ferrers
New detached dwelling, associated access improvements, car parking & landscaping
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Cleeve, 83, Court Road, Newton Ferrers, PL8 1DE
Application for variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings) & 3(cladding) of planning consent 2865/22/HHO (part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Newton Ferrers in Devon
Newton Ferrers is a picturesque village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, approximately 6 miles southeast of Plymouth. Nestled along a creek of the River Yealm estuary and within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village boasts a population of 1,268, with the wider electoral ward of Newton and Noss home to 1,814 residents as of the 2011 Census. This charming location offers unique planning opportunities in a scenic environment. It sits within the Newton and Noss district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Newton Ferrers a particularly low-crime area.
Newton Ferrers 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 Newton Ferrers includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wembury Point SSSI, Yealm Estuary SSSI, Wheal Emily SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon; 1 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, Newton Ferrers 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 Newton Ferrers
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Newton Ferrers. Of these, 60% 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 Newton Ferrers.
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 Newton Ferrers were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (7), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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