Chawleigh, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chawleigh, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Chawleigh
Chawleigh is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Mid Devon district of Devon, England, positioned just off the A377 between Crediton and Barnstaple. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 639 residents and encompasses approximately 5,478 acres of land. The village is notable for its two annual cattle fairs and features a historic church with an embattled tower. Chawleigh's local governance includes land and educational provisions supported by parish trustees, making it an interesting area for planning applications and community development initiatives.
Population: 640 (2021)
District: Mid Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £345,421 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chawleigh.
- 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 Chawleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Chawleigh.
- - Glebe House The Square Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HL
Replacement of 5 timber framed windows with uPVC double glazing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Thorncroft Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HQ
Notification of intention to fell 1 Goat Willow and lift the canopy of 1 Norweigan Maple by 2.4m tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - Tower View Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HQ
Notification of intention to remove 1 Cherry tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - Meadow View Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HH
Erection of log cabin/summer house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-09-23
View full details - - Oak Barn Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HJ
Erection of garage with store above (Revised scheme)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - The Rectory Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HJ
Five day notification to fell 1 Ash tree to hedge height in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-03-06
View full details - - St James Church Chawleigh Devon
Notification of intention to carry out crown reductions/lifts/removal of dead wood from 16 Beach, 7 Lime, 3 Yew, 4 Horse Chestnut and 1 Sweet Chestnut in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-02-14
View full details - - Land and Buildings at NGR 271228 112150 (South of Shooting Lane) Chawleigh Devon
Permission in Principle for rural exception site for the erection of up to 7 self build dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Oak Barn Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HJ
Erection of double garage with games room above
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-09-29
View full details - - Land at NGR 271434 112444 (Barns Court) Chawleigh Devon
Erection of lodge for use as holiday let
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-05-05
View full details - - Old Hall Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HH
Listed Building Consent for replacement concrete floor in corridor with flagstones and alterations to the appearance of wooden doors, mouldings, window ledges and staircase
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-10-24
View full details - - Old Hall Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HH
Listed Building Consent to repair two timber roof trusses
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-10-18
View full details - - The Lakes Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HL
Non-Material Amendment for 21/00321/HOUSE to allow the extension around the utility room area to be extended by 1.5m to the west
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-09-08
View full details - - Four Winds Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HR
Erection of an extension, porch and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-07-19
View full details - - Leaches House Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HH
Notification of intention to crown thin by 25%, reduce and lift the crown of 2 Walnut trees by 1-3 metres within a Conservaton Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-07-08
View full details - - The Lakes Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HL
Non Material Amendment for 21/00321/HOUSE to revise the elevations to include a corner window with cladding board finish over
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-07-06
View full details - - Fieldmarsh Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HR
Erection of stable complex, comprising 3 stables and tack roof, workshop/shed and hay barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-04-28
View full details - - Old Hall Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HH
Notification of intention to fell one Ash tree and remove lower branches of one Sycamore tree within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-04-12
View full details - - Shirwell House Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HQ
Non Material Amendment for 20/00055/FULL to allow straightening of rear wall (South East Elevation), no change scale/mass as front wall to move back commensurately
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-04-04
View full details - - Old Hall Chawleigh Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7HH
Notification of intention to fell 1 Holly and 1 Cherry tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-03-14
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A brief summary of Chawleigh in Devon
Chawleigh is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Mid Devon district of Devon, England, positioned just off the A377 between Crediton and Barnstaple. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 639 residents and encompasses approximately 5,478 acres of land. The village is notable for its two annual cattle fairs and features a historic church with an embattled tower. Chawleigh's local governance includes land and educational provisions supported by parish trustees, making it an interesting area for planning applications and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 640 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Devon district.
Property prices in Chawleigh show an average sale price of £345,421, 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 Chawleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Chawleigh 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 Chawleigh includes 7 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, Chawleigh 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 Chawleigh
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Chawleigh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chawleigh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Chawleigh slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chawleigh were full planning applications (5), tree works (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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