Tavistock, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tavistock, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
About Tavistock
Tavistock, located in West Devon, is a historic stannary and market town nestled along the River Tavy, which gives it its name. With a population of 13,028 as of the 2011 census, the town boasts a rich heritage dating back to its founding in 961, marked by the ruins of Tavistock Abbey at its heart. Notably, Tavistock is the birthplace of the renowned explorer Sir Francis Drake, making it a site of both historical and cultural significance for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 12,677 (2021)
District: West Devon
Website: https://www.tavistock.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £322,185 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: West Devon 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tavistock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tavistock.
- 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 Tavistock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Tavistock.
- - Whitebriar 4 Grove Park Tavistock PL19 9HJ
T5674: Sycamore – crown reduce by 2-2.5m, compression union at 800mm from ground level, no natural bracing, works to maintain a balanced form. G7: x2 Oak - remove deadwood, reduce branches overhanging
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Street Record St Johns Tavistock PL19 9RF
T1432: Sycamore - height reduction by approximately 5m to reduce wind and gravitational loading stresses.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Old Cemetery Dolvin Road Tavistock PL19 9EA
T0061 (TPO Ref: S220): European Weeping Beech Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula’ – Crown reduction by approximately 5 meters to prevent failure of a major primary branch at its decayed junction. Please see acc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 1 Laburnum Cottages Tavistock PL19 0HN
Householder application for front porch to replace existing door canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 22 Dolvin Road Tavistock PL19 9EA
T1: Cherry Plum – Remove - Partially dead, in decline & growing horizontally out of riverbank.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 4 Market Street Tavistock PL19 0DA
Replacement of bow window & plank door to shop front
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 4 Market Street Tavistock PL19 0DA
Listed Building Consent for replacement of bow window & plank door to shop front
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - St Eustachius Church Bedford Square Tavistock PL19 0AE
T501: Weeping Beech - degradation of local amenity, inappropriate location, fell. T504: Maple - reduce lateral growth on Church Lane Restaurant side by 2m, cuts not to exceed 40mm.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Street Record St Johns Tavistock
T1: Ash (952) remove large deadwood over footpath T2: Spruce (160 -) Fell - large dead tree on bank within striking distance of open green space and basketball court
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - The Mill 1 Parkwood Road Tavistock PL19 0HG
Application for the demolition and replacement of lean-to structures with extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 17 Deer Park Road, Tavistock, PL19 9HG
Non material minor amendment to planning consent 2434/24/HHO to reduce width & depth of proposed extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 10 - 12 Market Street (7 Drake Road) Tavistock PL19 0DB
Listed Building Consent for internal refurbishment works following fire damage including part removal of internal masonry wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - The Bedford Hotel 1 Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8BB
Listed building consent for repositioning of non-loadbearing partition to facilitate bar alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 26 Chaucer Road Tavistock PL19 9AJ
TPO S31; G1: Hazel & Hawthorn - hedgerow on Devon wall/bank, re-coppice to near ground level leaving stumps at 0.2m from bank level to rejuvenate and re-establish hedgerow.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 124A Old Exeter Road Tavistock PL19 0JB
Householder application for proposed single storey side extension & rear balcony/seating area, first floor cladding & rear facing solar panels
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 55 Brook Street Tavistock PL19 0BJ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Privacy Screen) to planning consent 0283/25/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 34 Chaucer Road Tavistock PL19 9AJ
TPO S31 - T1 Oak - Crown lift on S side over neighbour by 2.5 m from ground level. To reduce overhang & shading over neighbour's garden and house. Crown lift on N side over client garden by 2.5 m from
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - 38 Chaucer Road Tavistock PL19 9AJ
TPO S31 - T1 Maple - Crown height reduction & lateral reduction on all sides by no more than 1.75 metres throughout back to previous pruning wounds. TPO S31 - T2 Maple - Crown height reduction & later
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - 124A Old Exeter Road, Tavistock, PL19 0JB
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Sound Insulation Scheme) of planning consent 0507/24/FUL (APP/Q1153/W/24/3345701)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - The Shack 6 Dolvin Road Tavistock PL19 9EA
T1: Prunus Laurocerasus – cut off limbs at base 3-4m in length, base diameter for final cut 120mm, T2: Acer Pseudoplatanus - cut off limbs at base 4-6m in length, base diameter for final cut 120- 150m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-02-02
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A brief summary of Tavistock in Devon
Tavistock, located in West Devon, is a historic stannary and market town nestled along the River Tavy, which gives it its name. With a population of 13,028 as of the 2011 census, the town boasts a rich heritage dating back to its founding in 961, marked by the ruins of Tavistock Abbey at its heart. Notably, Tavistock is the birthplace of the renowned explorer Sir Francis Drake, making it a site of both historical and cultural significance for potential planning applications in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 12,677 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.
Property prices in Tavistock show an average sale price of £322,185, 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 Tavistock a particularly low-crime area.
Tavistock has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tavistock, Whitchurch. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Tavistock includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Tavistock planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.tavistock.gov.uk/. 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 Tavistock
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Tavistock. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Tavistock.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Tavistock were tree works (31), full planning applications (13), listed building and heritage (8). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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