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Planning in Hockworthy

Only 8 decisions near Hockworthy in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hockworthy in the last 24 months, from Mid Devon District Council's planning register.

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About Hockworthy

Hockworthy is a charming village and civil parish located in Devon, England, with a name derived from Old English meaning "Hocca's enclosure." The village features a notable church dedicated to St. Simon and St. Jude, primarily rebuilt in 1865, which houses a historic Norman font. This quaint community may present unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in heritage conservation and local development. The settlement has a population of approximately 193 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Devon district.

Property prices in Hockworthy show an average sale price of £282,758, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hockworthy area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hockworthy a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hockworthy has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hockworthy 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hockworthy, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Hockworthy.

The most common types were amendments (5), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hockworthy?
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Hockworthy.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hockworthy?
The most common type of planning application near Hockworthy is amendment applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hockworthy?
You can search and track planning applications near Hockworthy on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.