How long do planning decisions take near Heathstock?

The average planning decision time near Heathstock is 74 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 Heathstock?

The planning approval rate near Heathstock is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Heathstock?

The most common type of planning application near Heathstock is listed building consent applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Heathstock?

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Heathstock, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Heathstock, Devon.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £291,415 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
LSOA: East Devon 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Heathstock.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Heathstock based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Heathstock.

- Rakehill Farm Stockland Devon EX14 9EQ
Roofing to cover existing silage clamp and yards
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-05-14
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- Ford House Stockland Honiton EX14 9EH
Repairs to the rear roof slope; rethatching
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-01-30
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- Rakehill Farm Stockland Honiton EX14 9EQ
Erection of a livestock building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2021-04-07
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- Heathstock Farm Heathstock Stockland Honiton EX14 9EU
Retrospective application for the construction of an earth banked slurry lagoon.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2020-09-25
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- Heathstock Farm Heathstock Stockland Honiton EX14 9EU
Roof existing silage clamp
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: East Devon | Date: 2020-03-20
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- Heathstock Farm Heathstock Stockland Honiton EX14 9EU
Roof existing silage clamp
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: East Devon | Date: 2020-03-20
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A brief summary of Heathstock in Devon

Heathstock is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Heathstock show an average sale price of £291,415, 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 Heathstock a particularly low-crime area.

Heathstock has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stockland. 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 Heathstock includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Heathstock

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Heathstock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Heathstock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Heathstock were listed building and heritage (2), other applications (2), full planning applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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