Culmstock, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Culmstock, Devon.
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Planning applications in Culmstock are administered by Mid Devon District Council. View the full Mid Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Culmstock
Culmstock is a charming village and civil parish located in Mid Devon, England, approximately 10 miles from Tiverton and 6 miles northeast of Cullompton. Nestled along both banks of the River Culm, the village is connected by a historic narrow stone bridge. As of the 2011 Census, the parish had a population of 554 and is bordered by the Devon-Somerset boundary, surrounded by the parishes of Hemyock, Uffculme, Burlescombe, and Holcombe Rogus, making it a key area for local planning and development considerations.
Population: 986 (2021)
District: Mid Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,407 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Mid Devon 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Culmstock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Culmstock.
- 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 Culmstock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Culmstock.
- - Victoria House Millmoor Culmstock Cullompton Devon EX15 3HA
Erection of single storey rear extension, garden office/sauna and log store and formation of new window openings on the West elevation at first floor level
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - Boskycroft Hemyock Road Culmstock Cullompton Devon EX15 3JA
Formation of hardstanding for the parking of vehicles
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 6 Great Close Culmstock Cullompton Devon EX15 3HQ
Removal of existing pitched roof dormer and replace with larger flat roof dormer to north east elevation to facilitate extra rooms
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Colletts The Cleeve Culmstock Cullompton Devon EX15 3JR
Installation of a free-standing electric vehicle charger (EV)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Tun Cottage Millmoor Culmstock Cullompton Devon EX15 3HA
Five Day Notification to remove 1 Cherry tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Land and Buildings at Montpelier Millmoor Culmstock Devon EX15 3HA
Erection of a dwelling with associated outbuilding, parking and landscaping works following demolition of existing outbuildings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Mypremcoach Old Wesleyan Chapel Millmoor Culmstock Cullompton Devon EX15 3HA
Replace window on side of property and one window and one door at rear of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-05-18
View full details - - The Shieling Silver Street Culmstock Cullompton Devon EX15 3JE
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-08-04
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A brief summary of Culmstock in Devon
Culmstock is a charming village and civil parish located in Mid Devon, England, approximately 10 miles from Tiverton and 6 miles northeast of Cullompton. Nestled along both banks of the River Culm, the village is connected by a historic narrow stone bridge. As of the 2011 Census, the parish had a population of 554 and is bordered by the Devon-Somerset boundary, surrounded by the parishes of Hemyock, Uffculme, Burlescombe, and Holcombe Rogus, making it a key area for local planning and development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 986 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Devon district.
Property prices in Culmstock show an average sale price of £330,407, 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 Culmstock a particularly low-crime area.
Culmstock 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 Culmstock includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Black Down and Sampford Commons SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. 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, Culmstock 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 Culmstock
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Culmstock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Culmstock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Culmstock were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), tree works (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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.