Doddiscombsleigh, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Doddiscombsleigh, Devon.
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About Doddiscombsleigh
Doddiscombsleigh is a quaint settlement located in Devon, England, just 5 miles southwest of Exeter and one mile east of the River Teign. Notably, it boasts one of the longest place names in the country, featuring 16 letters, making it an interesting point for researchers and planners interested in the area's unique characteristics.
Population: 328 (2021)
District: Teignbridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £360,654 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Teignbridge 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Doddiscombsleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Doddiscombsleigh.
- 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 Doddiscombsleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Doddiscombsleigh.
- - The Barn Shippen Barton Doddiscombsleigh Devon EX6 7PT
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed installation of solar panels on pitched roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Nobody Inn Doddiscombsleigh EX6 7PS
Discharge of Condition 3 (Permanent Surface Water Drainage Management System) in relation to the original application 23/02023/FUL Two storey extension and extended car park with associated landscapin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-12-19
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A brief summary of Doddiscombsleigh in Devon
Doddiscombsleigh is a quaint settlement located in Devon, England, just 5 miles southwest of Exeter and one mile east of the River Teign. Notably, it boasts one of the longest place names in the country, featuring 16 letters, making it an interesting point for researchers and planners interested in the area's unique characteristics. The settlement has a population of approximately 328 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Teignbridge district.
Property prices in Doddiscombsleigh show an average sale price of £360,654, 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 Doddiscombsleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Doddiscombsleigh has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Higher Ashton, Doddiscombsleigh. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Doddiscombsleigh includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ryecroft Quarry SSSI, Haldon Forest SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Doddiscombsleigh 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 Doddiscombsleigh
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Doddiscombsleigh. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Doddiscombsleigh.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Doddiscombsleigh were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.