Dolton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dolton, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Dolton
Dolton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, south-west England. It is bordered by several other villages, including Beaford, Ashreigney, and Winkleigh, and has a population of approximately 900 residents. This small community may offer unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Population: 838 (2021)
District: Torridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £323,791 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dolton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dolton.
- 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 Dolton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Dolton.
- - Land North Of Aller Road Dolton Devon
Discharge of condition 6 (Construction Management Plan) and condition 22 (WSI) of planning approval 1/0701/2018/OUTM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Land North Of Aller Road Dolton Devon
Discharge of conditions 3,4,5,6 & 8 of planning approval 1/0939/2023/REMM (materials, LEAP, public open spaces scheme, phasing plan)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Stretton House Rectory Road Dolton Winkleigh Devon EX19 8QL
Works to trees within a Conservation Area - Crown reduction to 1no. fir tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - The Old Union Inn Fore Street Dolton Winkleigh Devon EX19 8QH
Works to trees within a Conservation Area (removal of tree and root)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Atkins House South Street Dolton Winkleigh Devon EX19 8QS
Works to Grade II listed dwelling for improvement and repair including minor alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Atkins House South Street Dolton Winkleigh Devon EX19 8QS
Works to Grade II listed dwelling for improvement and repair including minor alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 8 Barfield Close Dolton Winkleigh Devon EX19 8QY
Construction of raised patio and off road parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - Atkins House South Street Dolton Winkleigh Devon EX19 8QS
Works to trees within a conservation area - felling of 2no. conifer trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - 9 Stafford Way Dolton Winkleigh Devon EX19 8PY
Non material amendment to planning approval 1/0628/2021/FUL - Extend extension by 2metres
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Dolton in Devon
Dolton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, south-west England. It is bordered by several other villages, including Beaford, Ashreigney, and Winkleigh, and has a population of approximately 900 residents. This small community may offer unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 838 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
Property prices in Dolton show an average sale price of £323,791, 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 Dolton a particularly low-crime area.
Dolton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dolton. 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 Dolton 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, Dolton 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 Dolton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Dolton. Of these, 100% 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 Dolton 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 Dolton were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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