Holcombe Rogus, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holcombe Rogus, Devon.
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About Holcombe Rogus
Holcombe Rogus is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Devon, England, with a population of 503 as recorded in the 2001 census. This tranquil area offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 521 (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: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holcombe Rogus.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holcombe Rogus.
- 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 Holcombe Rogus based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Holcombe Rogus.
- - The Vicarage Holcombe Rogus Devon TA21 0PA
Notification of intention to reduce the height of 1 Apple tree from 10m to 4m and spread from 8m to 6m; reduce the height of 1 Holm Oak from 20m to 14m; reduce the height of 1 Holy tree from 10m to 5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Timewells House Holcombe Rogus Devon TA21 0PR
Notification of intention to reduce 11 Hornbeams and 2 Acer trees by 10m and fell and remove 1 Beech tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Buehills Holcombe Rogus Wellington Devon TA21 0QD
Notification of intention to remove 1 Tulip tree (T1) within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - 32 Pound Hill Holcombe Rogus Devon TA21 0PJ
Five day notification to remove damaged limbs of 1 Monterey Pine protected by Tree Preservation Order 04/00003/TPO
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Webbers Church of England Primary School Fore Street Holcombe Rogus Devon TA21 0PE
Retention of security gate and fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Holcombe Rogus in Devon
Holcombe Rogus is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Devon, England, with a population of 503 as recorded in the 2001 census. This tranquil area offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 521 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Devon district.
Property prices in Holcombe Rogus 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 Holcombe Rogus a particularly low-crime area.
Holcombe Rogus 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 Holcombe Rogus includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stout's Cottage SSSI; 2 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, Holcombe Rogus 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 Holcombe Rogus
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Holcombe Rogus. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Holcombe Rogus.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holcombe Rogus were tree works (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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