How long do planning decisions take near Penquit?

The average planning decision time near Penquit is 89 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 Penquit?

The planning approval rate near Penquit is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penquit?

The most common type of planning application near Penquit is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Penquit?

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Penquit, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penquit, Devon.

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Planning applications in Penquit are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Penquit

Ermington is a picturesque village and civil parish in the South Hams district of Devon, situated about 2 miles south of Ivybridge. With a population of 824 as of the 2011 census, it is part of the Ermington & Ugborough electoral ward and is notable for its distinctive crooked church spire, which has inspired the name of a local pub. The village is also twinned with Clécy in Normandy, France, and has historical ties to Edmund Lockyer, who named a town in Australia after it.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Hams
Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
LSOA: South Hams 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penquit.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penquit.

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 Penquit based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Penquit.

- Penquit House Farm Penquit PL21 0LU
Earth banked slurry lagoon
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-10
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A brief summary of Penquit in Devon

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Penquit a particularly low-crime area.

Penquit 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 Penquit includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Penquit

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Penquit. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 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 Penquit.

The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Penquit were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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