Mead (EX39), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mead (EX39), Devon.
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About Mead (EX39)
Mead is a historic alcoholic beverage produced by fermenting honey with water, often enhanced with fruits, spices, grains, or hops. With an alcohol content ranging from 3.5% to over 20% ABV, mead can be found in still, carbonated, or naturally sparkling forms. While commonly perceived as sweet, it also encompasses dry and semi-sweet varieties, reflecting its diverse appeal and long-standing tradition in the beverage landscape.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mead (EX39).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mead (EX39).
- 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 Mead (EX39) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Mead (EX39).
- - Land At Grid Reference 222253 117992 Welcombe Devon
General purpose storage building
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-03-06
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A brief summary of Mead (EX39) in Devon
Mead is a historic alcoholic beverage produced by fermenting honey with water, often enhanced with fruits, spices, grains, or hops. With an alcohol content ranging from 3.5% to over 20% ABV, mead can be found in still, carbonated, or naturally sparkling forms. While commonly perceived as sweet, it also encompasses dry and semi-sweet varieties, reflecting its diverse appeal and long-standing tradition in the beverage landscape.
Property prices in Mead (EX39) show an average sale price of £274,340, 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 Mead (EX39) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mead (EX39) includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Steeple Point to Marsland Mouth SSSI, Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Devon, Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Tintagel-Marsland-Clovelly Coast. 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, Mead (EX39) 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 Mead (EX39)
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Mead (EX39). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mead (EX39) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mead (EX39) were other applications (2).
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