How long do planning decisions take near Wastor?

The average planning decision time near Wastor is 114 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wastor?

The most common type of planning application near Wastor is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wastor?

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Wastor, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wastor, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wastor are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Hams
Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
LSOA: South Hams 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wastor.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wastor.

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 Wastor based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Wastor in Devon

Wastor is a settlement located in Devon, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wastor a particularly low-crime area.

Wastor 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 Wastor includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Erme Estuary SSSI; 4 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.

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Planning Activity in Wastor

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Wastor. The average decision time was 114 days.

With an average of 114 days, decisions near Wastor take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Wastor were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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