Hockworthy, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hockworthy, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
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.
Population: 193 (2021)
District: Mid Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,451 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hockworthy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hockworthy.
- 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 Hockworthy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
95 planning applications found near Hockworthy.
- - Higher Staple Farm Staple Cross Hockworthy Wellington Devon TA21 0NH
Prior Approval for the erection of an agricultural storage building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Court Hall Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NW
Notification of intention to fell to low stump group of 4 small Ash trees (1); remove 2 dead Ash trees (4B and 4D); remove stems over track to 4 Ash trees (3, 4A, 4C and 4E) and remove dead branch/ste
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Deer Park Camping Hockworthy Wellington Devon TA21 0NW
Prior Notification for the Change of Use of land to a temporary campsite (1 pitch) under Class BC for a period of up to 60 days from 7/07/24 to 5/09/24
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-06-18
View full details - - Land at NGR 303559 119026 Kidaman Park Hockworthy Devon
Certificate of lawfulness to establish the lawful commencement of development approved under planning permission 21/00605/FULL - Erection of a dwelling following demolition of existing building
Status: Permitted | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - Land at NGR 303345 119919 (Higher Staple Farm) Staple Cross Hockworthy Wellington Devon TA21 0NH
Erection of cover over existing manure store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-03-06
View full details - - Vicarage House Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NW
Notification of intention to crown reduce 1 Maple tree (T1) by 3m and crown thin; crown reduce 1 Sycamore tree (T2) by 2-5-3m on house side within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-02-14
View full details - - Hurds Farm Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NW
Notification of intenton to coppice 3 Elm trees, 1 Elder tree, 1 Ash tree, 2 Hazel trees, a group of Ash trees, fell 1 Oak tree and thin the crown of 1 Weeping Willow tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-02-12
View full details - - Deer Park Camping Hockworthy Wellington Devon TA21 0NW
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 21/02158/FULL to allow substitute plans - Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 21/00443/FULL to allow substitute plans - Change of use of lan
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - Court Hall Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NW
Notification of intention to fell 5 Ash trees, remove branch overhanging track on 2 Ash trees and remove stems over track of 1 Ash tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - Land at NGR 303562 119956 (Plantation Farm) Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NH
Prior Notification for the erection of an agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-07-04
View full details - - Glebe Cottage Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NW
Certificate of lawfulness for existing works to stabilise and strengthen bank
Status: Permitted | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-08-08
View full details - - Hurds Farm Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NW
Notification of intention to remove 1 Poplar, 1 Hazel and 1 Ash tree and remove lower branches of 1 Apple tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-02-08
View full details - - Glebe Cottage Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NW
Notification of intention to remove one Rowan tree and reduce one Yew tree by 2.5m within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2021-12-23
View full details - - Deer Park Camping Hockworthy Wellington Devon TA21 0NW
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 21/00443/FULL to allow substitute plans - Change of use of land for the siting of 2 glamping tents and associated facilities
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2021-10-25
View full details - - Land at NGR 303496 120008 (Plantation Farm) Hockworthy Devon
Siting of a temporary mobile home for an agricultural worker
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2021-08-26
View full details - - Land at NGR 303735 119592 The Deer Barn Hockworthy Devon
Change of use of land for the siting of 2 glamping tents and associated facilities
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2021-04-01
View full details - - Land at NGR 303559 119026 Kidaman Park Hockworthy Devon
Erection of a dwelling following demolition of existing building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2021-03-29
View full details - - The Deer Barn Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NW
Erection of new reinstated stone wall and entrance gates and retention of part of rebuilt stone wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2021-03-05
View full details - - Land at NGR 303245 119916 Higher Staple Farm Staple Cross Hockworthy Wellington Devon TA21 0NH
Variation of condition 4 of planning permission 19/01341/FULL to allow the use of bricks instead of stone
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2020-08-10
View full details - - Luckleigh Cottage Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NN
Erection of a porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2020-07-16
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A brief summary of Hockworthy in Devon
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 £357,451, 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 Hockworthy a particularly low-crime area.
Hockworthy 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hockworthy includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Hockworthy
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Hockworthy. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hockworthy.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Hockworthy slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hockworthy were amendments (7), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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