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Planning in Newton Ferrers

Approved
83%
25 of 28 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newton Ferrers in the last 24 months, from South Hams District Council's planning register.

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Around Newton Ferrers

Postcode districts

PL8 63 applications in the last 12 monthsPL9 193 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: South Hams District Council

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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. It sits within the Newton and Noss district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Newton Ferrers area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Newton Ferrers a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Newton Ferrers has 13 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Newton Ferrers, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Newton Ferrers. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (7), tree works (6).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newton Ferrers?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Newton Ferrers. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newton Ferrers?
The average planning decision time near Newton Ferrers is 61 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Newton Ferrers?
The planning approval rate near Newton Ferrers is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newton Ferrers?
The most common type of planning application near Newton Ferrers is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newton Ferrers?
You can search and track planning applications near Newton Ferrers on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.