Dunchideock, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunchideock, Devon.
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About Dunchideock
Dunchideock is a small civil parish located on the northeastern slopes of the Haldon Hills in Teignbridge, Devon, covering 392 hectares. Situated approximately 6 km southwest of Exeter and 11 km northeast of Bovey Tracey, the parish features a population of 262 (as of 2001) and is characterized by scattered dwellings rather than a central village. It is bordered by the parishes of Holcombe Burnell, Ide, Shillingford St. George, Kenn, and Doddiscombsleigh, making it a unique area for planning applications amidst a rural setting.
Population: 270 (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: Exeter
- Parliamentary constituency: Exeter
- LSOA: Exeter 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunchideock.
- 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 Dunchideock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Dunchideock.
- - Webberton Cottage Dunchideock Devon EX2 9TY
Proposed relocation of existing garage/workshop with minor alterations to the exterior
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-04-26
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A brief summary of Dunchideock in Devon
Dunchideock is a small civil parish located on the northeastern slopes of the Haldon Hills in Teignbridge, Devon, covering 392 hectares. Situated approximately 6 km southwest of Exeter and 11 km northeast of Bovey Tracey, the parish features a population of 262 (as of 2001) and is characterized by scattered dwellings rather than a central village. It is bordered by the parishes of Holcombe Burnell, Ide, Shillingford St. George, Kenn, and Doddiscombsleigh, making it a unique area for planning applications amidst a rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 270 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Teignbridge district.
Property prices in Dunchideock 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 Dunchideock a particularly low-crime area.
Dunchideock has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dunchideock. 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 Dunchideock includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Webberton Cross Quarries SSSI, Haldon Forest SSSI; 3 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, Dunchideock 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 Dunchideock
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Dunchideock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dunchideock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Dunchideock slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dunchideock were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Underdown planning applications
- Clapham planning applications
- Doddiscombsleigh planning applications
- Higher Ashton planning applications
- Ide planning applications
- Longdown planning applications
- Shillingford St George planning applications
- Shillingford Abbot planning applications
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.