Folly Gate, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Folly Gate, Devon.
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About Folly Gate
Folly Gate is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Inwardleigh in West Devon, England, near Okehampton. Historically home to an airfield from 1928 to 1960, the site has since reverted to farmland. As of 1986, Folly Gate comprised approximately 100 houses and had a population of 230, making it a small but established community for those exploring planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £300,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: West Devon 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Folly Gate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Folly Gate.
- 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 Folly Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Folly Gate.
- - Development Site At Sx 571 979 Folly Gate EX20 3AQ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 17 (Permanent SW Drainage), 18 (Percolation Tests), 19 (Groundwater Monitoring), 20 (Construction SW Drainage), 21 (Exceedance Pathways/Overl
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Development Site At Sx 571 979, Folly Gate, EX20 3AQ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (External Materials) of planning consent 2143/24/ARM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Land At Sx 571 979, Folly Gate
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 16 (LEMP) of planning consent 0321/20/OPA (APP/Q1153/W/21/3273815)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Elmead Farm Folly Gate EX20 3AA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed agricultural building/extension measuring 30.48m (L) 15.24m (B) x 7.15m height to ridge
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - A386, Inwardleigh, Folly Gate, EX20 3AA
Notice of Intent to Install Electronic Communication Apparatus Comprising One Pole at 10.5 metres high (9 mtrs above ground)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-12-28
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A brief summary of Folly Gate in Devon
Folly Gate is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Inwardleigh in West Devon, England, near Okehampton. Historically home to an airfield from 1928 to 1960, the site has since reverted to farmland. As of 1986, Folly Gate comprised approximately 100 houses and had a population of 230, making it a small but established community for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Folly Gate show an average sale price of £300,439, 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 Folly Gate a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Folly Gate includes 7 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, Folly Gate 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 Folly Gate
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Folly Gate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Folly Gate may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Folly Gate were discharge of conditions (3), other applications (2).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Padson planning applications
- Okehampton planning applications
- Inwardleigh planning applications
- Brightley planning applications
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- Meldon planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.