Colebrooke, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Colebrooke, Devon.
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About Colebrooke
Colebrooke is a quaint village and parish located approximately 5 miles west of Crediton in Devon, England. Notable for its historic church, the village also has literary ties to Henry Kingsley’s novel *The Recollections of Geoffry Hamlyn*. Additionally, Colebrooke holds cultural significance as the home of Uncle Tom Cobley, who is linked to a famous folk song, and the birthplace of champion Devon wrestler Abraham Cann, who achieved acclaim by winning the all-comers wrestling crown in London.
Population: 445 (2021)
District: Mid Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,534 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Mid Devon 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Colebrooke.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colebrooke.
- 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 Colebrooke based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Colebrooke.
- - Land at NGR 277755 100554 Wyllspring Farm Penstone Colebrooke Devon
Construction of an outdoor sand school
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Wyllspring Lodge Penstone Colebrooke Crediton Devon EX17 5JR
Erection of a conservatory and garage following removal of temporary structures
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Hill View Cottage Penstone Colebrooke Crediton Devon EX17 5JP
Listed Building Consent for the installation of an air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-09-17
View full details - - Hill View Cottage Penstone Colebrooke Crediton Devon EX17 5JP
Installation of an air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-09-17
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A brief summary of Colebrooke in Devon
Colebrooke is a quaint village and parish located approximately 5 miles west of Crediton in Devon, England. Notable for its historic church, the village also has literary ties to Henry Kingsley’s novel *The Recollections of Geoffry Hamlyn*. Additionally, Colebrooke holds cultural significance as the home of Uncle Tom Cobley, who is linked to a famous folk song, and the birthplace of champion Devon wrestler Abraham Cann, who achieved acclaim by winning the all-comers wrestling crown in London. The settlement has a population of approximately 445 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Devon district.
Property prices in Colebrooke show an average sale price of £330,534, 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 Colebrooke a particularly low-crime area.
Colebrooke 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 Colebrooke includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Colebrooke 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 Colebrooke
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Colebrooke. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
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 Colebrooke.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Colebrooke were full planning applications (3), tree works (1), amendments (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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