Walkhampton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walkhampton, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Walkhampton
Walkhampton is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the western edge of Dartmoor in Devon, England. Situated along the Black Brook, a tributary of the River Walkham, it lies approximately 7 kilometres southeast of Tavistock, close to the villages of Horrabridge, Yelverton, and Dousland. The area is also home to the Burrator Reservoir, built in 1898, which adds to its scenic charm and potential for planning applications in residential and recreational developments.
Population: 786 (2021)
District: West Devon
Website: http://www.burrator.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £378,774 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: West Devon 003C
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 2
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walkhampton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walkhampton.
- 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 Walkhampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Walkhampton.
- - 16 Church View, Walkhampton, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6JS
Installation of insulation and re-rendering of the existing flat roof extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Knowle Farm, Walkhampton, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6JU
Tree work to: remove dying branches from an ash (tree 1); and dead and broken branches from an oak (tree 2).
Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-12-21
View full details - - Memorial Hall, Walkhampton, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6JN
Extension to car park within playing fields
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 1 Church View, Walkhampton, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6JS
Replacement rear single storey extension, replacement windows and doors, installation of solar PV panels, proposed detached garage with external parking, and hardscaping works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-04-25
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A brief summary of Walkhampton in Devon
Walkhampton is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the western edge of Dartmoor in Devon, England. Situated along the Black Brook, a tributary of the River Walkham, it lies approximately 7 kilometres southeast of Tavistock, close to the villages of Horrabridge, Yelverton, and Dousland. The area is also home to the Burrator Reservoir, built in 1898, which adds to its scenic charm and potential for planning applications in residential and recreational developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 786 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.
Property prices in Walkhampton show an average sale price of £378,774, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Walkhampton is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Walkhampton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Walkhampton. 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 Walkhampton includes 5 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, Walkhampton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.burrator.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 Walkhampton
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Walkhampton. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Walkhampton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Walkhampton were full planning applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Dousland planning applications
- Yelverton planning applications
- Meavy planning applications
- Sampford Spiney planning applications
- Horrabridge planning applications
- Harrowbeer planning applications
- Lovaton planning applications
- Axtown planning applications
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.