Yondertown, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yondertown, Devon.
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About Yondertown
Yondertown, a quaint mining hamlet in Devon, is situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park within an Area of Great Landscape Value. The hamlet enjoys strong ties with the nearby Lutton and Cornwood, making it a connected community. Additionally, residents benefit from a mobile library service provided by Devon County Council, which visits every other Friday, enhancing local accessibility and resources.
District: Cornwood
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 008B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Yondertown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yondertown.
- 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 Yondertown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Yondertown.
- - Gibb Hill Cottage Gibb Hill Lutton PL21 9SD
Householder application for demolition of conservatory, construction of two storey rear extension, solar PV panels, Air Source Heat Pump & landscaping (resubmission of 4000/23/HHO)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-07-19
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A brief summary of Yondertown in Devon
Yondertown, a quaint mining hamlet in Devon, is situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park within an Area of Great Landscape Value. The hamlet enjoys strong ties with the nearby Lutton and Cornwood, making it a connected community. Additionally, residents benefit from a mobile library service provided by Devon County Council, which visits every other Friday, enhancing local accessibility and resources. It sits within the Cornwood district.
Neighbourhood safety in Yondertown is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Yondertown 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 Yondertown includes 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Yondertown 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 Yondertown
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Yondertown. The average decision time was 56 days.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Yondertown were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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