North Bovey, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Bovey, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About North Bovey
North Bovey is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the southeastern edge of Dartmoor National Park in Teignbridge, Devon. Approximately 11 miles west-southwest of Exeter and 1.5 miles south-southwest of Moretonhampstead, it is nestled above the eastern bank of the River Bovey, from which it derives its name. The parish had a population of 274 in 2001, reflecting a decline from earlier centuries. This quaint village offers a unique setting for planning applications, particularly for those interested in rural development and conservation within the Dartmoor area.
Population: 258 (2021)
District: Teignbridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,675 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Newton Abbot
- LSOA: Teignbridge 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Bovey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Bovey.
- 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 North Bovey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near North Bovey.
- - Fairbrook, North Bovey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8QZ
Use of barn as dwelling
Type: Amendment | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Oak Tree Cottage The Village, North Bovey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8RA
T1; Cherry, remove-to big for its location. T2; Birch, reduce to previous reduction points. (approx red line in pic 2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - Sunnyside, North Bovey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8QZ
Construction of a timber garage in existing driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-03-09
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A brief summary of North Bovey in Devon
North Bovey is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the southeastern edge of Dartmoor National Park in Teignbridge, Devon. Approximately 11 miles west-southwest of Exeter and 1.5 miles south-southwest of Moretonhampstead, it is nestled above the eastern bank of the River Bovey, from which it derives its name. The parish had a population of 274 in 2001, reflecting a decline from earlier centuries. This quaint village offers a unique setting for planning applications, particularly for those interested in rural development and conservation within the Dartmoor area. The settlement has a population of approximately 258 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Teignbridge district.
Property prices in North Bovey show an average sale price of £317,675, 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 North Bovey a particularly low-crime area.
North Bovey has one conservation area within its boundaries: North Bovey. 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 North Bovey includes 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 North Bovey
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near North Bovey.
The most common application types near North Bovey were amendments (1).
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