Outer Hope, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Outer Hope, Devon.
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About Outer Hope
Hope Cove is a charming seaside village in the civil parish of South Huish, situated in the South Hams district of Devon, England. Located just 5 miles from Salcombe and Kingsbridge, the village boasts two picturesque beaches and is protected by the scenic headland of Bolt Tail. This tranquil coastal setting offers a unique opportunity for planning applications related to residential and tourism development in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,500 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Outer Hope.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Outer Hope.
- 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 Outer Hope based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Outer Hope.
- - The Banks Grand View Road Hope Cove TQ7 3HF
Application for variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning consent 2711/24/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Spindrift 46 Weymouth Park Hope Cove TQ7 3HD
Householder application for replacement of existing single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Sand Pebbles Hotel Hope Cove TQ7 3HY
READVERTISEMENT (revised plans) Extensions & external alterations to existing hotel, associated parking & landscaping reconfigurations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-08-13
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A brief summary of Outer Hope in Devon
Hope Cove is a charming seaside village in the civil parish of South Huish, situated in the South Hams district of Devon, England. Located just 5 miles from Salcombe and Kingsbridge, the village boasts two picturesque beaches and is protected by the scenic headland of Bolt Tail. This tranquil coastal setting offers a unique opportunity for planning applications related to residential and tourism development in the area.
Property prices in Outer Hope show an average sale price of £368,500, 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 Outer Hope a particularly low-crime area.
Outer Hope 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 Outer Hope includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bolt Head to Bolt Tail SSSI, South Milton Ley SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Start Point to Plymouth Sound & Eddystone. 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 Outer Hope
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Outer Hope. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Outer Hope.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Outer Hope slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Outer Hope were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 44% 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.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.