Shortacombe, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shortacombe, Devon.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £300,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: West Devon 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shortacombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shortacombe.
- 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 Shortacombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Shortacombe.
- - Moor View House Vale Down Lydford EX20 4BB
G1: 16 Beech Trees – trim lower branches by 2m above shed roof - branches leaning over roof of sheds along the length of north boundary
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-01-09
View full details - - Moor View House Vale Down Lydford EX20 4BB
G2: 6 Sycamore trees - crown height reduction by 10m – to allow more light and avoid landing on Moor View House or Greenacre if they were to fall
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-01-09
View full details - - Land at SX 522 869, Bridestowe
G3: Beech - crown reduction by up to 2m on field side, crown lift to 6m above ground level, to allow farmer to work on boundaries. 1757: Beech - lateral crown reduction on road side by 4-6m on E aspec
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-12-06
View full details - - Burley View, Vale Down, Lydford, EX20 4BB
Non-material amendment to planning consent 0631/21/HHO for changes to basement floor area, windows, roof and wall materials
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-09-14
View full details - - Burley View, Vale Down, Lydford, EX20 4BB
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 ofPlanning Permission 0631/21/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-07-12
View full details - - Burley View, Vale Down, Lydford, EX20 4BB
Householder application for demolition of existing porch and garageand replacement with new side extension and garage plus associatedexternal works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-02-22
View full details - - Greenacre, Road From Fox And Hounds Cross To Downtown Farm, Vale Down, Lydford, Devon, EX20 4BB
T1: Ash (3 stem)- fell (Exempt Works), remove, ivy-infested, sufferingextreme die-back, resting against other trees, honey fungus present;T2: Ash - fell, infected fungus dryads saddle(polyporus squamo
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2019-07-03
View full details - - Burley View Vale Down Lydford Okehampton EX20 4BB
Householder application for extension to side porch including new roofover with creation of enlarged porch plus ground floor WC and shower plus associated external works and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2018-01-16
View full details - - Moor View Vale Down Lydford Okehampton EX20 4BB
Application to carry out works to trees under Tree Preservation Order for the crown lifting of 8 Sycamores located on the southern side of the property Moor View House, Vale Down; to a height of 12m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2012-07-25
View full details - - Downside Vale Down Lydford Okehampton EX20 4BB
Chimney on side of house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2007-11-12
View full details - - Moor View Vale Down Lydford Okehampton EX20 4BB
Tree application for the felling of two Silver Fir and the crown lifting of Beech trees away from animal enclosures.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2006-11-13
View full details - - Downside Vale Down Lydford Okehampton EX20 4BB
Erection of replacement dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2004-12-15
View full details - - Armstor House Vale Down Lydford Okehampton EX20 4BB
Change of Use of Agricultural Land to domestic garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2002-08-15
View full details - - Armstor House Vale Down Lydford Okehampton EX20 4BB
Conversion of building to create self contained annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2002-03-21
View full details - - Honeycombe Vale Down Lydford Okehampton EX20 4BB
Proposed first floor rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2002-02-22
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A brief summary of Shortacombe in Devon
Shortacombe is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Shortacombe show an average sale price of £300,439, 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 Shortacombe a particularly low-crime area.
Shortacombe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lydford. 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 Shortacombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Dartmoor SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dartmoor; 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, Shortacombe 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 Shortacombe
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Shortacombe. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Shortacombe.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Shortacombe were tree works (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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.