West Alvington, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Alvington, Devon.
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Planning applications in West Alvington are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 604 (2021)
District: South Hams
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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 006A
Crime Statistics
21 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 7
- other-theft: 6
- criminal-damage-arson: 5
- other-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Alvington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Alvington.
- 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 West Alvington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near West Alvington.
- - Kirby Cottage West Alvington TQ7 3PU
Householder application for renovations to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 6 Southfield, West Alvington, TQ7 3QF
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (CMP) of planning consent 1172/24/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 2 Ashleigh Road Kingsbridge TQ7 1HB
Householder application for proposed ground floor & first floor extensions, including proposed windows & rooflights
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Communication Station Ntl Site 13116 West Alvington TQ7 3QD
Notice of intent comprising The removal of 3 x Huawei antenna at 35.75m from the existing 45m lattice tower to be replaced by the installation of 3 x Commscope antenna at 35.75m installed upon existin
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-01-26
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A brief summary of West Alvington in Devon
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. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
West Alvington 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 West Alvington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI; 3 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 West Alvington
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near West Alvington. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 West Alvington.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Alvington were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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