Cheriton Bishop, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cheriton Bishop, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cheriton Bishop are administered by Mid Devon District Council. View the full Mid Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cheriton Bishop
Cheriton Bishop is a charming village and civil parish located on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park, nestled between Exeter and Okehampton in the Mid Devon District. With a population of 754 as of the 2021 Census, it boasts a rich history dating back over a millennium, originally serving as a commercial hub for the local farming community. This appealing setting makes it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly those that aim to enhance its rural character while respecting its historical significance.
Population: 753 (2021)
District: Mid Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £360,654 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Teignbridge 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cheriton Bishop.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cheriton Bishop.
- 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 Cheriton Bishop based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
239 planning applications found near Cheriton Bishop.
- - 33 Glebelands Cheriton Bishop Exeter EX6 6HZ
Prior Approval for the erection of an extension, extending 6.70 to the rear, maximum height of 3.50m and eaves height of 2.70m
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land at NGR 277600 93021 East of Hill View Cheriton Bishop Devon
Permission in Principle for the erection of 1 dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - Dudshall Cottage Church Lane Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6HY
Notification of intention to remove 1 Sycamore tree; reduce height of 1 Horse Chestnut Tree by 3m; pollard 3 ash trees in garden and 1 ash tree on boundary within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Horselake Farm Cheriton Bishop Exeter EX6 6HD
Change of use of 7 holiday lets to residential dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Brackenwood Church Lane Cheriton Bishop Exeter EX6 6HY
Notification of intention to fell 1 Western Cedar tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Land at NGR 277371 93228 East of Church Lane Cheriton Bishop Devon
Non-Material Amendment under S.96a to apply a further planning condition to the original full planning permission 22/01375/MFUL to allow for the submission of conditional details to the design, layout
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Wild Orchard Cheriton Bishop Exeter EX6 6HD
Notification of intention to remove an overhanging branch from 1 Ash tree and to prune back branches from 1 Apple tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - 32 Glebelands Cheriton Bishop Exeter EX6 6HZ
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of single storey extension
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - Brackenwood Church Lane Cheriton Bishop Exeter EX6 6HY
Notification of intention to fell 2 Elm trees and 2 Ash trees within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-12-30
View full details - - Dudshall Cottage Church Lane Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6HY
Notification of intention to fell 1 Leylandii tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - Dudshall Cottage Church Lane Cheriton Bishop Exeter EX6 6HY
Notification of intention to reduce the sides of 1 Ash tree and the height by 5m within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - Brackenwood Church Lane Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6HY
Notification of intention to remove non-native conifers from the root zone of 1 Oak tree within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - Woodleigh Touring Park Cheriton Bishop Exeter EX6 6JL
Extension of caravan park on West and South sides of existing large pond to site 13 static caravans and on North and West sides of existing small pond to site 4 glamping pods with new access and parki
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 6 Glebelands Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6HZ
Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission 22/02168/HOUSE to change from gable to a hip roof due to shared gutter
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-06-27
View full details - - 30A Glebelands Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6HZ
Erection of single storey extension following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-04-09
View full details - - Venbridge House Cheriton Bishop Exeter EX6 6HD
Details pursuant to the Discharge of Condition 15 (Details of kitchen layout and service runs including pipework, venting and electrical) of Listed Building Consent 23/00020/LBC (Listed Building Conse
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-03-18
View full details - - Village Hall Cheriton Bishop Devon
Erection of a storage building following demolition of existing store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-03-12
View full details - - Red Ridges Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6JA
Variation of condition 4 of 21/02038/FULL in relation to the drainage - Erection of dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling - to be changed to read prior to occupation of the dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-12-06
View full details - - Venbridge House Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6HD
Listed Building Consent for upgrading and alteration works including replacement windows, new render, internal alterations, relocation of kitchen, replacement and new bathrooms, creation of front door
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-09-27
View full details - - Venbridge House Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6HD
Creation of front door with porch, replace windows, replace roof on conservatory/garden room and installation of roof lights (Revised Scheme)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-09-27
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A brief summary of Cheriton Bishop in Devon
Cheriton Bishop is a charming village and civil parish located on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park, nestled between Exeter and Okehampton in the Mid Devon District. With a population of 754 as of the 2021 Census, it boasts a rich history dating back over a millennium, originally serving as a commercial hub for the local farming community. This appealing setting makes it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly those that aim to enhance its rural character while respecting its historical significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 753 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Devon district.
Property prices in Cheriton Bishop show an average sale price of £360,654, 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 Cheriton Bishop a particularly low-crime area.
Cheriton Bishop 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 Cheriton Bishop includes 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Cheriton Bishop
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Cheriton Bishop. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cheriton Bishop may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cheriton Bishop were full planning applications (9), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 4 applications
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