Tuckenhay, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tuckenhay, Devon.
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About Tuckenhay
Tuckenhay is a picturesque hamlet located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, just 2.5 miles south of Totnes. Nestled on the south bank of Bow Creek, this charming area is part of the estuary of the Harbourne River, which flows into the River Dart, making it an attractive spot for potential planning developments and applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £518,791 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 003E
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tuckenhay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tuckenhay.
- 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 Tuckenhay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Tuckenhay.
- - Land At Sx 820 556 Cornworthy
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed agricultural dry storage building measuring 13.71m (L) x 9.14m (B) x 5.58m height to ridge
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Dart Vale Fish Farm Tuckenhay TQ9 7HR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a forestry barn for storage building measuring 19m (L) x 18m (B) x 8.7m (height to ridge)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Tuckenhay in Devon
Tuckenhay is a picturesque hamlet located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, just 2.5 miles south of Totnes. Nestled on the south bank of Bow Creek, this charming area is part of the estuary of the Harbourne River, which flows into the River Dart, making it an attractive spot for potential planning developments and applications.
Property prices in Tuckenhay show an average sale price of £518,791, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Tuckenhay is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Tuckenhay 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 Tuckenhay includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Tuckenhay 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 Tuckenhay
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Tuckenhay. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 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 Tuckenhay.
The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Tuckenhay were discharge of conditions (3), other applications (2), full planning applications (1).
Nearby Towns
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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.