Stokenham, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stokenham, Devon.
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About Stokenham
Stokenham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, with a population of 1,895 as recorded in the 2011 census. This charming community offers a blend of rural living and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development projects.
Population: 2,082 (2021)
District: South Hams
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,500 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stokenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stokenham.
- 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 Stokenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Stokenham.
- - Saxon House Stokenham TQ7 2ST
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed installation of roof mounted solar and associated equipment
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Dolfa Stokenham TQ7 2SJ
Householder application for extensions to dwelling & construction of detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Copperfield, 8 Grenville Close, Stokenham, TQ7 2SY
Householder application for front & rear extensions, alterations with associated Landscaping & installation of driveway
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Tradesmans Arms, Stokenham, TQ7 2SZ
Construction of flat roof to the rear section & reconstruction of existing pitched roof, including new mechanical extract / ventilationrequirements for the commercial kitchen, new kitchen, cellar & WC
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Tradesmans Arms, Stokenham, TQ7 2SZ
Listed Building Consent for construction of flat roof to the rear section & reconstruction of existing pitched roof, including newmechanical extract / ventilation requirements for the commercialkitche
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Stokenham in Devon
Stokenham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, with a population of 1,895 as recorded in the 2011 census. This charming community offers a blend of rural living and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,082 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.
Property prices in Stokenham show an average sale price of £368,500, 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 Stokenham a particularly low-crime area.
Stokenham 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 Stokenham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stokenham SSSI, Slapton Ley SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon. 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, Stokenham 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 Stokenham
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Stokenham. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Stokenham.
The average decision period of 77 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 Stokenham were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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Related Planning Guides
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