How long do planning decisions take near Fordton?

The average planning decision time near Fordton is 40 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Fordton?

The planning approval rate near Fordton is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fordton?

The most common type of planning application near Fordton is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fordton?

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Fordton, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fordton, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Fordton are administered by Mid Devon District Council. View the full Mid Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Fordton

Crediton is a town and civil parish located in the Mid Devon district of Devon, England. Situated on the A377, which connects Exeter to Barnstaple, it intersects with the A3072 road leading to Tiverton, making it easily accessible. The town lies approximately 7 miles northwest of Exeter and 14 miles from the M5 motorway, serving a population of 21,990, making it a key area for potential planning applications and local development initiatives.

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Area Information

Admin district: Mid Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
LSOA: Mid Devon 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fordton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fordton.

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 Fordton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Fordton.

- Land at NGR 284308 99430 (South Of Exeter Road) Station Approach Crediton Devon
Variation of condition 24(i) of planning permission 09/00244/MOUT (Mixed use development comprising full details relating to food store, petrol filling station and change of use/refurbishment of redun
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-06-22
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- Wellparks Exeter Road Crediton Devon EX17 3PJ
Variation of conditions 3 and 4 of Listed Building Consent 22/00068/LBC (Listed Building Consent for conversion of farmhouse and buildings to 17 dwellings) to align implementation requirements with th
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-06-17
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- TESCO Joseph Locke Way Crediton Devon EX17 3FD
Advertisement Consent to display 3 internally illuminated fascia signs and 4 non-illuminated graphic signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-02-18
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- TESCO Joseph Locke Way Crediton Devon EX17 3FD
Erection of a retail services kiosk
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-02-18
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- Roundabout at NGR 284544 99564 Wellparks/Joseph Locke Way Crediton Devon
Advertisement Consent to display 4 non-illuminated sponsorship signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-11-19
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A brief summary of Fordton in Devon

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fordton a particularly low-crime area.

Fordton has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.

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Planning Activity in Fordton

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Fordton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Fordton.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Fordton were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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