Waterhead, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Waterhead, Devon.
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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
18 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 17
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Waterhead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waterhead.
- 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 Waterhead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Waterhead.
- - Pond Farm Tidal Road Aveton Gifford TQ7 4JN
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed new agricultural track (length 677 mtrs x width 3 mtrs)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Slipway, Aveton Gifford, TQ7 4JN
Householder application for upper floor residential extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Tree Farm, Aveton Gifford, TQ7 4LH
Householder application for proposed roof extension & alterations toexisting dwelling (part retrospective) (resubmission of 0176/23/HHO)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Waterhead in Devon
Waterhead is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Waterhead show an average sale price of £368,500, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 18 crimes reported in the Waterhead area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Waterhead 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 Waterhead includes 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Waterhead 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 Waterhead
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Waterhead. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 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 Waterhead.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Waterhead were full planning applications (3), other applications (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.