Huntsham, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Huntsham, Devon.
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About Huntsham
Huntsham is a quaint village and civil parish in the Mid Devon district of England, situated approximately 5.8 miles south-west of Tiverton. Surrounded by the parishes of Bampton, Hockworthy, Uplowman, and Tiverton, it features the River Lowman to the east and a scenic high point of 914 feet on Bampton Down to the north-west. The village, which had a population of 138 in 2001, offers a serene rural environment for potential planning applications.
Population: 144 (2021)
District: Mid Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £304,332 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Huntsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Huntsham.
- 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 Huntsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Huntsham.
- - The Coach House 3 Huntsham Court Stables Huntsham Tiverton Devon EX16 7NA
Application to reduce the height of 1 Coastal Redwood by 4-5m, lift the crown by 5m and reduce over extended limbs back by 2m and reduce 1 Sweet Chestnut to a 5m monolith protected by Tree Preservatio
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - The Old Laundry Huntsham Tiverton Devon EX16 7NA
Notification of intention to remove the canopy and reduce the Ash tree to a standing trunk (approx. 50% reduction), retaining a monolith within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Huntsham Barton Huntsham Tiverton Devon EX16 7NJ
Notification of intention to fell 1 Oak and a group of 17 Ash within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Huntsham in Devon
Huntsham is a quaint village and civil parish in the Mid Devon district of England, situated approximately 5.8 miles south-west of Tiverton. Surrounded by the parishes of Bampton, Hockworthy, Uplowman, and Tiverton, it features the River Lowman to the east and a scenic high point of 914 feet on Bampton Down to the north-west. The village, which had a population of 138 in 2001, offers a serene rural environment for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 144 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Devon district.
Property prices in Huntsham show an average sale price of £304,332, 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 Huntsham a particularly low-crime area.
Huntsham 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 Huntsham includes 3 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, Huntsham 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 Huntsham
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Huntsham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Huntsham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Huntsham were tree works (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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