How long do planning decisions take near Cove?

The average planning decision time near Cove is 54 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Cove?

The planning approval rate near Cove is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cove?

The most common type of planning application near Cove is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cove?

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Cove, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cove, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Cove are administered by Mid Devon District Council. View the full Mid Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Cove

Cove is a quaint village in Devon, located 4 miles north of Tiverton and 2 miles from Bampton, nestled in the scenic Exe Valley at an elevation of 450 feet. Established as an ecclesiastical parish in 1886, it features the historic St. John the Baptist Church, built in 1856, which now serves as a private residence since services ceased in 1987. The remnants of the Exe Valley Railway, including the original platform and station house, can still be seen, highlighting the village's historical significance for local planning considerations.

District: Mid Devon

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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: Tiverton and Minehead
LSOA: Mid Devon 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cove.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cove.

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 Cove based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Cove in Devon

Property prices in Cove 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 Cove a particularly low-crime area.

Cove 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 Cove includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bickleigh Wood Quarry SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Cove

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Cove. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cove may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Cove were amendments (1).

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