Crediton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crediton, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
Planning applications in Crediton are administered by Mid Devon District Council. View the full Mid Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Crediton
Crediton is a vibrant town and civil parish located in the Mid Devon district of Devon, England. Situated at the junction of the A377 Exeter to Barnstaple road and the A3072 to Tiverton, it lies approximately 7 miles northwest of Exeter and 14 miles from the M5 motorway. With a population of 21,990, Crediton offers a mix of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 8,152 (2021)
District: Mid Devon
Website: http://www.crediton.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,328 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Mid Devon 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crediton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crediton.
- 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 Crediton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Crediton.
- - Three Corners Pounds Hill Crediton Devon EX17 1DT
Notification of intention to crown lift to 6m mature Beech tree on the south aspect only and pollard at 3m Judas Tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 4 Okefield Avenue Crediton Devon EX17 2DJ
Erection of two first floor extensions and front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Gothic Cottage Parliament Street Crediton Devon EX17 2BP
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing bitumen and ceramic tiled surface of first floor verandah
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 2 Okefield Ridge Crediton Devon EX17 2EG
Erection of single storey front extension; alterations to and recladding of existing rear store to include insertion of window; widening of existing driveway to provide additional off-street parking;
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 1 Hawthorn Road Crediton Devon EX17 2DF
Notification of intention to fell 2 Cypress trees (T1, T2) in a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Kingswood Searle Street Crediton Devon EX17 2DB
Removal of a 6m section of boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 63 East Street Crediton Devon EX17 3BA
Notification of intention to pollard 1 Goat Willow to approximately 2.8m in height; reduce the height and trim the sides of 1 Bay tree by 3m within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Crediton Town Council Manor Office 6 North Street Crediton Devon EX17 2BT
Details pursuant to the Discharge of Conditions 5 (relating to detailed drawings) and Condition 6 (floor build ups) of Listed Building Consent 24/01803/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Triangle House Pounds Hill Crediton Devon EX17 1DT
Notification of intention to pollard 1 Sycamore tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 1 Mount Pleasant Park Street Crediton Devon EX17 3EG
Notification of intention to remove 1 Eastern red cedar tree to ground level within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 141 High Street Crediton Devon EX17 3DX
Details pursuant to the Discharge of Condition 4(a) of Listed Building Consent 25/00993/LBC relating to detailed drawings to block the existing opening to the ground floor room and confirmation no wor
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Church View Union Road Crediton Devon EX17 3AL
Prior Approval for the change of use from commercial, business and service (Class E) to a dwelling (Class C3) under Class MA
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - The Old Palace Church Lane Crediton Devon EX17 2AH
Five Day Notification to fell 1 Plum tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 4 Union Terrace Crediton Devon EX17 3DY
Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing slate tiles with natural slate; replacement of roof battens; repoint chimneys and lead flashings; repair and repainting of windows, sills and repain
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Crediton Dairy Ltd Church Lane Crediton Devon EX17 2AH
Notification of intention to prune 2 Lime trees by approx 1-2m, crown lift 1 Copper Beech to 5.5m clearance from gound level, reduce aspect by 1-2m and over extending limb in upper SE canopy by 3m and
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 9 Meadow Gardens Crediton Devon EX17 1EJ
Erection of single storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-03-15
View full details - - Rosemead & Kenwyn Albert Road Crediton Devon EX17 2BZ
Change of use of staff bungalow (Use Class C3) to residential care unit (Use Class C2) to include the provision of a covered walkway with wheelchair lift
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Crediton Youth Centre East Street Crediton Devon EX17 3AX
Notification of intention to crown thin and cut back minor branches of 1 weeping Ash in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - THPB Ltd 6 High Street Crediton Devon EX17 3AE
Change of use and conversion of vacant coffee shop to laundromat and community warm space (Sui Generis) and installation of cover over front door
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - THPB Ltd 6 High Street Crediton Devon EX17 3AE
Listed Building Consent for conversion of vacant coffee shop to laundromat and community warm space, to include the installation of electricity and gas connections, alterations to internal layout and
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-01-24
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A brief summary of Crediton in Devon
Crediton is a vibrant town and civil parish located in the Mid Devon district of Devon, England. Situated at the junction of the A377 Exeter to Barnstaple road and the A3072 to Tiverton, it lies approximately 7 miles northwest of Exeter and 14 miles from the M5 motorway. With a population of 21,990, Crediton offers a mix of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 8,152 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Devon district.
Property prices in Crediton show an average sale price of £336,328, 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 Crediton a particularly low-crime area.
Crediton 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 Crediton 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, Crediton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.crediton.co.uk/. 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 Crediton
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Crediton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Crediton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Crediton were full planning applications (13), tree works (9), listed building and heritage (6). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
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