Strete, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Strete, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Strete are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Strete
Strete is a picturesque coastal village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. Nestled along the shores of Start Bay, it lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to residential and environmental development.
Population: 489 (2021)
District: South Hams
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £532,699 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Strete.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Strete.
- 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 Strete based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Strete.
- - The Longhouse Totnes Road Strete TQ6 0RU
Listed Building Consent for replacement roof, doors and windows, plus minor spot repairs to an existing outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - The Longhouse Totnes Road Strete TQ6 0RU
Householder application for replacement roof, doors & windows, plus minor spot repairs to an existing outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Strete Barton Totnes Road Strete TQ6 0RU
Replace render, roof, 2 x rooflights, installation of 2 x Air Source Heat Pumps, new garden shed with PV panels, upgrade property to improve efficiency & replanting of garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Homer Park Strete TQ6 0SJ
Roof over existing Farmyard Manure Store 18.28 x 9.45m
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Homer Park Strete TQ6 0SJ
Agricultural Roof over an outside feeding area 29.00 x 12.18m max (9.14m min)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Homer Park Strete TQ6 0SJ
Farmyard Manure Store 18.28 x 18.28m
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Homer Park Strete TQ6 0SJ
Agricultural Roof over an outside feeding area 29.00 x 12.18m
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Strete in Devon
Strete is a picturesque coastal village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. Nestled along the shores of Start Bay, it lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to residential and environmental development. The settlement has a population of approximately 489 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.
Property prices in Strete show an average sale price of £532,699, 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 Strete a particularly low-crime area.
Strete 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 Strete includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (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, Strete 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 Strete
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Strete. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Strete may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Strete were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.