Thurlestone, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thurlestone, Devon.
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About Thurlestone
Thurlestone is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of south Devon, approximately 5 miles west of Kingsbridge. With a population of 1,886 recorded in the 2011 Census, Thurlestone is part of an electoral ward of the same name, making it a key area for planning applications and community developments in the region.
Population: 806 (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 010B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thurlestone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thurlestone.
- 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 Thurlestone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Thurlestone.
- - Edgecombe House, West Buckland, TQ7 3AQ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Bat Mitigation) & 6 (Bird Check) of planning consent 4118/22/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Baidland Downs Road Thurlestone TQ7 3NF
Householder planning application for proposed side extension, terrace and porch replacing the existing side extension & porch, changes to materials & roof detailing, addition of carport to existing ga
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Trethurle Cottage Thurlestone TQ7 3NE
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed works to a Listed Building for the chimney height extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 4 Old Rectory Gardens Thurlestone TQ7 3PD
T1: Horse Chestnut – remove, honey fungus present, main limb failure showing severe rot, root exposure, multiple weak unions, risk of tree failure onto garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 3A Landpath Thurlestone TQ7 3PE
Application for variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent 2915/25/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 1 Court Park Thurlestone TQ7 3LX
Householder application for single storey rear extension to existing detached bungalow
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 1 Court Park Thurlestone TQ7 3LX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension to an existing detached bungalow
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Trethurle Cottage Thurlestone TQ7 3NE
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed works to a Listed Building to increase the chimney height
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 3A Landpath Thurlestone TQ7 3PE
Householder application for front & rear extensions, loft conversion & other internal alterations to an existing semi-detached dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Grove Cottages West Buckland TQ7 3AG
Please see supporting report for works proposed
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - 5 Valleyside West Buckland TQ7 3AE
Householder application for replacement conservatory, loft conversion, rear extension to create office, utility and erect new porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Development Site At Sx 679 438, West Buckland
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Heritage Report) and 10 (CMP) of planning consent 3956/18/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - 24, Court Park, Thurlestone, Devon, TQ7 3LX
Householder application for a new single storey lower ground floorextension, a two storey rear extension, a single storey side porchextension & a new single garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-07-22
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A brief summary of Thurlestone in Devon
Thurlestone is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Hams district of south Devon, approximately 5 miles west of Kingsbridge. With a population of 1,886 recorded in the 2011 Census, Thurlestone is part of an electoral ward of the same name, making it a key area for planning applications and community developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 806 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.
Property prices in Thurlestone show an average sale price of £368,500, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Thurlestone is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Thurlestone 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 Thurlestone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Milton 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.
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Planning Activity in Thurlestone
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Thurlestone. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Thurlestone maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thurlestone were full planning applications (7), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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