Search Docton planning applications
23 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Docton · updated daily · Torridge District Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Mill Ground Hartland Bideford Devon EX39 6EBApprovedErection of front extensionFull ApplicationReceived 17 Mar 2025Decided 29 Apr 20251/0231/2025/FUL
- Mill Ground Hartland Bideford Devon EX39 6EBApprovedErection of a garage, workshop and storageFull ApplicationReceived 20 Jun 2024Decided 8 Aug 20241/0559/2024/FUL
- Lower Edistone Hartland Bideford Devon EX39 6EJApprovedErection of an agricultural parlour building, together with associated works.Full ApplicationReceived 7 Mar 2022Decided 15 Jul 20221/0256/2022/FUL
- Edistone Farm Hartland Bideford Devon EX39 6EJApprovedConversion of former dairy to No.1 dwellingFull ApplicationReceived 12 May 2021Decided 20 Sep 20211/0554/2021/FUL
- Edistone House Hartland Bideford Devon EX39 6EJRefusedNew slurry lagoon to update existing storage facilities in line with regulationFull ApplicationReceived 10 Sep 2019Decided 17 Feb 20231/0832/2019/FUL
Planning in Docton
Only 1 decision near Docton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Docton in the last 24 months, from Torridge District Council's planning register.
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Around Docton
Postcode districts
EX39 241 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Torridge District Council
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About Docton
Docton is a historic estate located in the parish of Hartland, Devon, approximately 3 miles south-west of the village of Hartland. Once the residence of the Docton family since the 15th century, the estate now includes Docton Farm, a working farm offering holiday-let cottages, and Docton Mill, a former corn mill that operates as a tea-room with a public garden. This unique blend of history and rural charm makes Docton a notable area for planning applications in tourism and agricultural ventures.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Docton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Docton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Docton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Docton 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 Docton, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near Docton.
The most common types were full planning applications (1).