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Planning in Cove

Only 2 decisions near Cove in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cove in the last 24 months, from Mid Devon District Council's planning register.

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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. It sits within the Mid Devon district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cove a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Cove has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cove 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Cove, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Cove.

The most common types were amendments (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cove?
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Cove.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cove?
The most common type of planning application near Cove is amendment applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cove?
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