Whitchurch, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitchurch, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Whitchurch
Whitchurch is a civil parish situated to the south-east of Tavistock in West Devon, England. Once a distinct village, it was incorporated into Tavistock in 1930, leaving the Whitchurch parish encompassing the surrounding rural areas. Historically, it was part of the Roborough Hundred, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to rural development and community projects.
Population: 503 (2021)
District: West Devon
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Whitchurch.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £402,170 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: West Devon 005C
Crime Statistics
15 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 7
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- shoplifting: 2
- drugs: 1
- public-order: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitchurch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitchurch.
- 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 Whitchurch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
56 planning applications found near Whitchurch.
- - Woodacre Down Road Tavistock PL19 9AQ
TPO S251; T1: Variegated Holly - remove, dying tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - Muirfield Down Road Tavistock PL19 9AQ
TPO S252 - G23 1 x Hiba & 1 x Golden Cypress: Crown height reduction by one third of tree height
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 1 St Davids Road Tavistock PL19 9BT
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed single storey flat roofed rear extension 5.4m wide x 5.95m long x 2.6m high.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Milemead Down Road Tavistock PL19 9AQ
T1: Ash Tree - Remove tree in hedge beside the grass verge with signs of dieback, down to hedge height - concern of branches dropping onto area used by by dog walkers & golfers parking their cars
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Near Green Lane House Green Lane Tavistock PL19 9AN
Notice of intent under Regulation 5 to install fixed line electronic comunications apparatus comprising two poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-07-30
View full details - - Woodacre Down Road Tavistock PL19 9AQ
T1: x1 Deodar Cedar - remove..
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - Stoneridge Down Road Tavistock PL19 9AQ
T1: Oak - Remove damaged limb on southern side approximately 7 metres up the main branch on 5 day notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-04-19
View full details - - Beechwood, Down Road, Tavistock, PL19 9AQ
Non-Material Minor amendment to planning consent 0306/21/HHOfor alteration of dormer roof structure
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-02-09
View full details - - Moorpars, 3, Bluebell Way, Tavistock, PL19 9SA
T1: Field Maple - Crown reduction on all sides by approx 1.5m, treecausing excessive shading to gardens and overhanging garage roof andfootpath.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-08-18
View full details - - Tavistock Golf Club, Down Road, Tavistock, PL19 9AQ
T1 & T2: Fir - Fell and remove as dead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-05-26
View full details - - Torview, Down Road, Tavistock, PL19 9AQ
T36: Tulip - Crown thin by 15-20% removing epicormic growth frommain stem & larger branches to promote even crown and improve amenityvalue
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-02-24
View full details - - St Davids House, Green Lane, Tavistock, PL19 9AN
T10: Oak - Crown lift to 5m from top of Devon bank. Lateral reduction by 1.5m on South side. Reason - routine health and maintenance and to restore balance and shape to overall structure
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-02-12
View full details - - Green Lane House, Green Lane, Tavistock, PL19 9AN
T13: Oak - Crown lift to 5m from top of Devon bank, Crown thinby 30%, Lateral reduction by 2.5m on North and South sides. T14:Copper Beech- Crown lift to 5m from ground, Crown thin by 30%, Lateralredu
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-01-15
View full details - - St Davids House, Green Lane, Tavistock, PL19 9AN
T3: Oak - Remove - tree is failing to thrive. T4-T9: Oak - Crown lift to 5m from top of Devon bank, Crown thin by 30%, Lateral reduction by2.5m to North and South sides. To reduce risk of damage and s
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-01-15
View full details - - Tramonto, Green Lane, Tavistock, PL19 9AN
T12: Oak - Crown lift to 5m from top of Devon bank, Crown thinby 30%, Lateral reduction by 2.5m on North and South sides. To reducerisk of damage and shading to properties, trees are top heavy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-01-15
View full details - - St Davids House, Green Lane, Tavistock, PL19 9AN
T1 and T11: Oak - Crown lift to 5m from top of Devon bank, Crown thin by 30%, Lateral reduction by 2.5m on North and South sides. To reducerisk of damage and shading to properties, trees are top heavy
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-01-15
View full details - - St Davids House, Green Lane, Tavistock, PL19 9AN
T2: Oak - Crown lift to 5m from top of Devon bank, Crown thin by 30%, Lateral reduction by 2.5m on North and South sides. To reduce risk ofdamage and shading to properties, tree is top heavy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-01-15
View full details - - Torlands, Down Road, Tavistock, PL19 9AQ
T1: Tulip - crown height reduction by 3m, crown raise to 2.5m from ground level by removing branches extending over pavement;T2: Copper Beech - crown raise to 5m from ground level and lateralreduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2019-08-15
View full details - - Highlights, Down Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9AQ
T43: Beech - crown reduction by approx. 3 metres and removal of 5branches overhanging driveway and property at approx 4-6 metres fromground level on South Western side of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2019-06-23
View full details - - Tavistock Golf Club, Down Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9AQ
T1: Oak - Fell dead tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2019-06-19
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Whitchurch in Devon
Whitchurch is a civil parish situated to the south-east of Tavistock in West Devon, England. Once a distinct village, it was incorporated into Tavistock in 1930, leaving the Whitchurch parish encompassing the surrounding rural areas. Historically, it was part of the Roborough Hundred, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to rural development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 503 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.
Property prices in Whitchurch show an average sale price of £402,170, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 15 crimes reported in the Whitchurch area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Whitchurch has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tavistock, Whitchurch. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Whitchurch includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whitchurch Down SSSI; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. 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, Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Whitchurch. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Whitchurch maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whitchurch were tree works (34), outline applications (8), full planning applications (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Middlemoor planning applications
- Tavistock planning applications
- Grenofen planning applications
- Wilminstone planning applications
- Brook planning applications
- Moortown planning applications
- Peter Tavy planning applications
- Horrabridge planning applications
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.