Yelverton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yelverton, Devon.
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Planning applications in Yelverton are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Yelverton
Yelverton is a sizeable village located on the south-western edge of Dartmoor in Devon, England, and falls within the civil parish of Buckland Monachorum. As of the 2021 census, the village has a population of 1,858, reflecting a modest increase from 1,810 in 2011, making it an important area for planning applications and community developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £382,220 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Devon
- LSOA: West Devon 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Yelverton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yelverton.
- 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 Yelverton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Yelverton.
- - TABOR Eastella Road, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6AX
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Memorial Hall Meavy Lane, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6AL
T1, Ash: Remove deadwood over 25mm in diameter. T3 & T4, Beech: Crown raise to approx. 6m from ground level by removing low trailing branches up to 50mm in diameter. G1, Comprised of 6 beech: Crown ra
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-08-03
View full details - - Flat 8 And 12, The Rock Inn, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6DS
For the continued use of Flats 8 and 12 at The Rock Inn, Yelverton as two independent apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-07-06
View full details - - Easter Cottage Meavy Lane, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6AL
Variation of condition 5 of approved planning ref: 0226/18 for reconstruction of roof to accommodate bedroom, bathroom and study and changes to window locations and sizes at ground floor level
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-05-02
View full details - - 8 Moorland Villas, Yelverton, PL20 6DT
Externally illuminated fascia and non-illuminated window vinyl
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2015-07-20
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A brief summary of Yelverton in Devon
Yelverton is a sizeable village located on the south-western edge of Dartmoor in Devon, England, and falls within the civil parish of Buckland Monachorum. As of the 2021 census, the village has a population of 1,858, reflecting a modest increase from 1,810 in 2011, making it an important area for planning applications and community developments.
Property prices in Yelverton show an average sale price of £382,220, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Yelverton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Yelverton includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Tamar Valley; 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, Yelverton 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 Yelverton
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Yelverton. Of these, 50% were approved.
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 Yelverton.
The most common application types near Yelverton were full planning applications (3), amendments (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 60% 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.