Meeth, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Meeth, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Meeth
Meeth is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Devon district of Devon, England, approximately 13.5 km north-northwest of Okehampton. Once thriving due to nearby ball clay mines, which ceased operations in 2004, the area now features a nature reserve known as Meeth Quarry, managed by the Devon Wildlife Trust, alongside the Ash Moor reserve. With a population of 161 as of 2021, Meeth offers a serene environment, making it an interesting location for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
Population: 161 (2021) · Elevation: 109.6m
District: West Devon
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: West Devon 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Meeth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Meeth.
- 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 Meeth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
65 planning applications found near Meeth.
- - Park Farm Meeth Okehampton Devon EX20 3EP
Construction of a roof over existing farm yard
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-02-26
View full details - - Park Farm Meeth Okehampton Devon EX20 3EP
Construction of covered dung store within existing farmstead
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-02-26
View full details - - Stockleigh Barton Meeth EX20 3EP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed renewal of existing dilapidated concrete areas
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - Little Cobb Meeth Okehampton EX20 3EP
Listed Building Consent for replacement windows & internal repairs, maintenance & bathroom refurbishment
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-01-16
View full details - - Tarka, Eastern Town, Meeth, EX20 3EP
Change of use from a holiday cottage (Sui Generis) to full residential dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - Stockleigh Barton, Meeth, EX20 3EP
Proposed agricultural shed to cover cow yards(retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-01-11
View full details - - Kellys Cottage, Meeth, EX20 3EP
Householder application for siting of oil tank at front of propertywith associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-06-13
View full details - - Park Farm, Meeth, EX20 3EP
Replacement and extension of existing mono-pitched lean-to building off hay barn to provide livestock housing and covered feeding/loafingarea
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-04-11
View full details - - Park Farm, Road From Friars Hele Cross To, Meeth, EX20 3EP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4of Planning Permission 2834/21/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-09-22
View full details - - Park Farm, Road From Friars Hele Cross To Bourna Farm, Meeth, EX20 3EP
Full Planning Application for rerouting of part of existing entrance track to the Shuteslades.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-07-19
View full details - - Building at Shillingsford, Meeth, EX20 3EP
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of building as an independent residential dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-03-08
View full details - - Middle Shuteslade, Meeth, Okehampton, EX20 3EP
READVERTISEMENT (Amended Development Description) Householderapplication for alterations to existing dwelling including:Installation of heat pump, Installation of steel flue, New hippedroof, New oak p
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2018-08-17
View full details - - Stockleigh Barton, Meeth, EX20 3EP
Prior notification for proposed agricultural building for new grain store
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2018-07-13
View full details - - The Old Barn, Lamisell, Meeth, EX20 3EP
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 3399/16/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2018-04-30
View full details - - Park Farm Meeth Okehampton EX20 3EP
Erection of agricultural barn (Barn 2)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2017-09-26
View full details - - Park Farm Meeth Okehampton EX20 3EP
Erection of agricultural barn (Barn 1)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2017-09-26
View full details - - Park Farm Meeth Okehampton EX20 3EP
Householder application for single storey extensions and alterations to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2017-09-15
View full details - - The Bull & Dragon Meeth EX20 3EP
Listed building consent to remove existing windows and replace with traditional flush timber windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2016-12-06
View full details - - Bue Cottage Road From Friars Hele Cross To Bourna Farm Meeth EX20 3EP
Householder application for proposed first floor extension to create afurther bedroom
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2016-08-02
View full details - - Baggators Cottage Road From Glebe House To Eastern Town Barn Meeth Devon EX20 3EP
To create a water permeable driveway with access within the modern built wall of 3200m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2015-11-24
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A brief summary of Meeth in Devon
Meeth is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Devon district of Devon, England, approximately 13.5 km north-northwest of Okehampton. Once thriving due to nearby ball clay mines, which ceased operations in 2004, the area now features a nature reserve known as Meeth Quarry, managed by the Devon Wildlife Trust, alongside the Ash Moor reserve. With a population of 161 as of 2021, Meeth offers a serene environment, making it an interesting location for planning applications related to rural development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 161 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.
Meeth sits at an elevation of 109.6 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Meeth a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Meeth includes 9 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, Meeth 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 Meeth
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Meeth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 10 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Meeth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 10 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Meeth were outline applications (1).
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