Starcross, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Starcross, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Starcross
Starcross, a village in Teignbridge, Devon, boasts a population of 1,694 as of the 2021 census. Nestled on the west shore of the Exe Estuary, it attracts leisure craft enthusiasts during the summer months and hosts one of the UK’s oldest sailing clubs, making it a notable location for maritime activities and potential planning applications related to leisure and tourism development.
Population: 1,690 (2021)
District: Teignbridge
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Starcross.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £360,654 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Teignbridge 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Starcross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Starcross.
- 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 Starcross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Starcross.
- - Georgian House The Strand Starcross EX6 8PA
Discharge of conditions 3 (plaster/render/decorative suface specification) and 4 (slate sample) on planning permission 25/00180/LBC - Full roof and external render replacement, internal damp and windo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 22 Hamilton Grove Starcross Devon EX6 8EW
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Tamariu Southbrook Starcross Devon EX6 8QX
Variation of condition 2 on planning permission 25/01499/HOU (Single storey extension to living accommodation with balcony over and the replacement of the existing access and parking area surfacing) t
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - Georgian House The Strand Starcross Devon EX6 8PA
Roof replacement, replacement windows and external remediation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Georgian House The Strand Starcross Devon EX6 8PA
Roof replacement, replacement windows and external remediation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Hartwell House The Strand Starcross Devon EX6 8PR
Application for Prior Approval under Part 3 Class MA and paragraph W of the GPDO for change of use/conversion of existing commercial premises (Class E) to form 5 residential dwellings/apartments (Clas
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Starcross in Devon
Starcross, a village in Teignbridge, Devon, boasts a population of 1,694 as of the 2021 census. Nestled on the west shore of the Exe Estuary, it attracts leisure craft enthusiasts during the summer months and hosts one of the UK’s oldest sailing clubs, making it a notable location for maritime activities and potential planning applications related to leisure and tourism development. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,690 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Teignbridge district.
Property prices in Starcross show an average sale price of £360,654, 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 Starcross a particularly low-crime area.
Starcross has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cockwood Sod. 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 Starcross includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dawlish Warren SSSI, Exe Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Exe Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Exe Estuary. 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, Starcross 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 Starcross
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Starcross. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Starcross.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Starcross were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Cockwood planning applications
- Cofton planning applications
- Westwood planning applications
- Eastdon planning applications
- South Town planning applications
- Dawlish Warren planning applications
- The Point planning applications
- Powderham planning applications
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.