What is the planning approval rate near Shaugh Prior?

The planning approval rate near Shaugh Prior is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Shaugh Prior?

The most common type of planning application near Shaugh Prior is tree works applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shaugh Prior?

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Shaugh Prior, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shaugh Prior, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

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

About Shaugh Prior

Shaugh Prior is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the south-western edge of Dartmoor in Devon, approximately 8 miles north-east of Plymouth. With a population of 751 as of 2001, the parish features a diverse landscape that includes the River Plym along its boundaries and the high moorland of Dartmoor. Rich in history, the area is dotted with Bronze Age monuments and has a legacy of tin mining, while the china clay mining site at Lee Moor lies within its borders but outside the Dartmoor National Park. This blend of natural beauty and historical significance makes Shaugh Prior a notable area for planning applications.

Population: 833 (2021)

District: South Hams

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Area Information

Admin district: South Hams
Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
LSOA: South Hams 001B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shaugh Prior.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Shaugh Prior based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Shaugh Prior.

- SCHOOL HOUSE, Shaugh Prior, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5HA
T1 Sycamore - Trim 3 to 4 meters all round
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-03-12
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A brief summary of Shaugh Prior in Devon

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

Shaugh Prior 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 Shaugh Prior includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Shaugh Prior Woods SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Dartmoor Woods; 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 Shaugh Prior

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Shaugh Prior. Of these, 100% were approved.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shaugh Prior may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The most common application types near Shaugh Prior were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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