Hook, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hook, Devon.
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About Hook
Hook, located in Devon, is a quaint village known for its picturesque countryside and close-knit community. It offers a mix of residential and agricultural land, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications. With its charming rural setting and accessibility to nearby towns, Hook presents opportunities for development that respect the local environment and enhance community living.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £454,305 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hook.
- 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 Hook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Hook.
- - Canterbury Cottage Chardstock Axminster EX13 7DE
Discharge of conditions for 23/1942/LBC : Condition 3 (materials), Condition 4 (joinery details)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-05-30
View full details - - Canterbury Cottage Chardstock Devon EX13 7DE
Discharge of conditions for 23/1941/FUL : Condition 3 (materials), Condition 4 (tree protection)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-05-30
View full details - - Canterbury Cottage Chardstock EX13 7DE
Proposed single storey extension with link on north/west elevation, external groundworks altering outside steps.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - Canterbury Cottage Chardstock EX13 7DE
Removal of all kitchen furniture and re-purposing of room to a study. Create doorway in north/west wall with steps to allow access to proposed new link/extension, minor staircase alterations, relocati
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - Farway Farm Chardstock Axminster EX13 7DD
Construction of agricultural storage barn
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: East Devon | Date: 2021-07-06
View full details - - Land Opposite Sunnylands Farm Chardstock
Removal of 5.8m section of hedgerow to create agricultural access
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2020-10-27
View full details - - Myrtle Farm Chardstock Axminster EX13 7DD
Replacement of two existing buildings that are no longer structually sound or safe due to their age with two new buildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: East Devon | Date: 2020-09-23
View full details - - Stockstyle Farm Chardstock Axminster EX13 7DG
Construction of below ground silage storage tank (partially retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2019-11-10
View full details - - New House Wambrook Chard TA20 3ES
Construction of lambing shed/stable
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2019-11-06
View full details - - New House Wambrook Chard TA20 3ES
Construction of a lambing shed/stable.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2019-06-12
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Chardstock Axminster EX13 7DD
Construction of detached 2 bedroom annex
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2015-09-23
View full details - - Batch Cottage Wambrook Chard TA20 3ES
Garden room extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2015-03-05
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Chardstock Axminster EX13 7DD
Construction of holiday let
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2015-02-11
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Chardstock Axminster EX13 7DD
Construction of timber workshop and store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2015-02-11
View full details - - Applegates Cottage Chardstock Axminster EX13 7DD
Construction of a garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2013-09-06
View full details - - Stockstyle Farm Chardstock Axminster EX13 7DG
Lean to shed for straw storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: East Devon | Date: 2013-05-31
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A brief summary of Hook in Devon
Hook, located in Devon, is a quaint village known for its picturesque countryside and close-knit community. It offers a mix of residential and agricultural land, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications. With its charming rural setting and accessibility to nearby towns, Hook presents opportunities for development that respect the local environment and enhance community living.
Property prices in Hook show an average sale price of £454,305, 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 Hook a particularly low-crime area.
Hook has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chardstock. 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 Hook includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hook 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 Hook
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Hook. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hook may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 105 days, decisions near Hook take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Hook were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (1).
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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Brockfield planning applications
- Farway Marsh planning applications
- Chardstock planning applications
- Sycamore planning applications
- Holy City planning applications
- Burridge planning applications
- Ridge planning applications
- Narfords planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.