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Planning in West Alvington

Approved
88%
30 of 31 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Alvington in the last 24 months, from South Hams District Council's planning register.

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About West Alvington

West Alvington is a charming village and civil parish located on the A381 road, just outside Kingsbridge in South Hams, Devon. With a population of 606 as of 2021, the area is included in the Westville and Alvington electoral ward. The village features a primary school and is conveniently situated approximately a 10-minute walk from the bustling centre of Kingsbridge, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 604 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.

Property prices in West Alvington show an average sale price of £368,500, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The West Alvington area recorded 21 crimes in the most recent reporting period (February 2026). As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The area around West Alvington has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Alvington 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Alvington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near West Alvington. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), tree works (6), outline applications (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Alvington?
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near West Alvington. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Alvington?
The average planning decision time near West Alvington is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near West Alvington?
The planning approval rate near West Alvington is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Alvington?
The most common type of planning application near West Alvington is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Alvington?
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