Westlake, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westlake, Devon.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,569 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 005B
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- drugs: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westlake.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westlake.
- 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 Westlake based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Westlake.
- - Toyton Farm Westlake PL21 9JT
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed erection of general purpose agricultural building measuring 15.24m (L) x 6.09m (B) x 3.72m height to ridge
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Higher Preston Barn Ermington PL21 9FQ
Erection of Stable Building and proposed track and change of use of land to equestrian
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Whipples Barn Whipples Cross Westlake Ivybridge PL21 9LH
Alterations and extension to existing porch, WC and shower room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2007-09-27
View full details - - Whipples Westlake Ivybridge Devon PL21 9LH
Alterations to garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2003-06-13
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A brief summary of Westlake in Devon
Westlake is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Westlake show an average sale price of £321,569, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Westlake is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Westlake 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 Westlake includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Erme Estuary SSSI; 2 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, Westlake 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 Westlake
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Westlake. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Westlake.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Westlake slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Westlake were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3), 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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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.