Princetown, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Princetown, Devon.
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Planning applications in Princetown are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Princetown
Princetown, situated in Devon's Dartmoor National Park, serves as the main settlement of the Dartmoor Forest civil parish. As of the 2021 census, the village boasts a population of 1,443, making it a key location for planning applications within this picturesque and environmentally significant area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £382,220 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
- LSOA: West Devon 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Princetown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Princetown.
- 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 Princetown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Princetown.
- - THE ORATORY Tavistock Road, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6RP
T1 Ash - Dismantle down to hedge height, due to limb failing back in April. T2 Ash - To pollard down to point marked in photograph. Owners would like it down to a safe height and see if it would recov
Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 1 Plymouth Hill, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QG
T1 - Beech - Prune back west side branches and smaller secondary limbs
Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-05-17
View full details - - KEYSTONES Tavistock Road, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6RE
Removal of fallen Fir tree
Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Dartmoor Brewery Ltd Station Road, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QX
Installation of 2 x silos on a rectangular concrete pad
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Chaplains House Tavistock Road, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6RE
Beech (T1) - Fell. Beech (T2) - Crown reduction by up to 3m, making pruning cuts of up to 100mm in diameter.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 6, Grosvenor House Barrack Road, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6RQ
Removal of 1 x Leylandi tree from garden due to excessive shading in small garden plot. Also concerns re height/size of tree and the proximity to both our property and adjacent/surrounding properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Princetown in Devon
Princetown, situated in Devon's Dartmoor National Park, serves as the main settlement of the Dartmoor Forest civil parish. As of the 2021 census, the village boasts a population of 1,443, making it a key location for planning applications within this picturesque and environmentally significant area.
Property prices in Princetown show an average sale price of £382,220, 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 Princetown a particularly low-crime area.
Princetown has one conservation area within its boundaries: Princetown. 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 Princetown 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Princetown 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 Princetown
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Princetown. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Princetown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Princetown were tree works (3), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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.
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