Bolham, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bolham, Devon.
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Planning applications in Bolham are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bolham
Bolham is a quaint village located within the parish of Tiverton in Devon, England. Notably, it gained media attention in December 2011 when a Stags head resembling that of the Exmoor Emperor was displayed at the Hartnoll Hotel, leading to its removal following threats received by the venue. The village is adjacent to the historic Knightshayes estate, which has ties to Bolham's past ownership, adding to the area's rich heritage.
District: Tiverton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,433 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Mid Devon 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bolham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bolham.
- 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 Bolham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Bolham.
- - 1 Beeley Orchard Bolham Tiverton Devon EX16 7RB
Notification of intention to crown reduce G lateral limbs by 4-4.5m south west side over garden, crown reduce top fringe by 1-1.5m south west side to 1 Oak tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-03-02
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A brief summary of Bolham in Devon
Bolham is a quaint village located within the parish of Tiverton in Devon, England. Notably, it gained media attention in December 2011 when a Stags head resembling that of the Exmoor Emperor was displayed at the Hartnoll Hotel, leading to its removal following threats received by the venue. The village is adjacent to the historic Knightshayes estate, which has ties to Bolham's past ownership, adding to the area's rich heritage. It sits within the Tiverton district.
Property prices in Bolham show an average sale price of £306,433, 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 Bolham a particularly low-crime area.
Bolham 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 Bolham includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Bolham 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 Bolham
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bolham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bolham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bolham were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), advertising consent (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.