Inwardleigh, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Inwardleigh, Devon.
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Planning applications in Inwardleigh are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Inwardleigh
Inwardleigh is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3.5 miles north-northwest of Okehampton railway station, within the West Devon district of Devon, England. The parish includes the village of Folly Gate and is traversed by the A386 road. As of the 2011 census, Inwardleigh had a population of 491 and shares borders with Hatherleigh, Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton Hamlets, Jacobstowe, and Northlew, making it a key area for potential planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £300,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: West Devon 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Inwardleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Inwardleigh.
- 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 Inwardleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Inwardleigh.
- - Land At Sx 567 996 Inwardleigh
Temporary Campsite Notification to operate for 60 days from 4th July to 2nd September
Status: Permitted | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - Land at SX 565 990, Inwardleigh
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed steel framed agricultural storage barn measuring 13.7m (length) x9.14m (breadth) x 5.1m (height to ridge)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-11-17
View full details - - Land At Sx 567 996, Inwardleigh
Outline Planning Application (with all matters reserved apart from access) for up to four holiday units & stable block
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-04-14
View full details - - The Barton, Inwardleigh, EX20 3AN
Provision of field based slurry store to serve established dairy farm
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-01-29
View full details - - The Old Rectory, Inwardleigh, Devon, EX20 3AN
Proposed conversion of old stables to holiday accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2019-05-03
View full details - - Old Rectory, Inwardleigh, EX20 3AN
Proposed use of unused paddock as campsite for campervans and tents (amendment to previous consent 1960/18/FUL)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2019-02-15
View full details - - The Barn, The Old Rectory, Inwardleigh, Okehampton, EX20 3AN
Notification for prior approval for proposed change of use of agricultural building to dwellinghouse (Class C3)(Class Q(a))
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2018-11-23
View full details - - Old Rectory, Inwardleigh, EX20 3AN
Proposed campsite on an unused paddock
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2018-06-11
View full details - - Barton View Road From Oak Cross To Prisam Inwardleigh EX20 3AN
Householder application for extension and alterations to bungalow
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2017-12-13
View full details - - The Barton Inwardleigh Okehampton EX20 3AN
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2017-06-16
View full details - - The Cottage Inwardleigh Okehampton EX20 3AN
Householder application for roof extension and conversion of workshop and store to provide annex accomodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2017-04-10
View full details - - Old Inn Cottage Inwardleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3AN
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 5 and 6 attached to planning permission 00131/2014 for revised design of application 02115/2011 for the erection of a single dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2014-06-12
View full details - - Old Inn Cottage Inwardleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3AN
Revised design of application 02115/2011 for the erection of a single dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2014-01-15
View full details - - Old Inn Cottage Inwardleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3AN
Householder Application for Proposed off street parking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2013-01-16
View full details - - Cherrills Inwardleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3AN
Proposed conservatory, extensions, single garage and parking area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2007-06-29
View full details - - Heatherdown Inwardleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3AN
Erection of extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2006-05-08
View full details - - The Cottage - Inwardleigh Okehampton EX20 3AN
Conservatory at rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2003-09-09
View full details - - Sunny Meadow Inwardleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3AN
Reserved Matters application following outline permission for single dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2003-06-26
View full details - - The Barton - Inwardleigh Okehampton EX20 3AN
Erection of agricultural building for storage of hay and straw.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2003-04-02
View full details - - Sunny Meadow Inwardleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3AN
Outline application for one dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2003-02-11
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A brief summary of Inwardleigh in Devon
Inwardleigh is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3.5 miles north-northwest of Okehampton railway station, within the West Devon district of Devon, England. The parish includes the village of Folly Gate and is traversed by the A386 road. As of the 2011 census, Inwardleigh had a population of 491 and shares borders with Hatherleigh, Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton Hamlets, Jacobstowe, and Northlew, making it a key area for potential planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Inwardleigh show an average sale price of £300,439, 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 Inwardleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Inwardleigh includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Southmoor Farm SSSI; 4 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, Inwardleigh 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 Inwardleigh
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Inwardleigh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Inwardleigh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Inwardleigh were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was 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
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.