Morchard Bishop, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Morchard Bishop, Devon.
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About Morchard Bishop
Morchard Bishop is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Mid Devon, with a population of 975. The community features essential amenities, including a primary school, two churches, and a recreational playing field equipped with a tennis court. Historical figures such as Ernest Bevin have called this charming village home, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development.
Population: 1,041 (2021)
District: Mid Devon
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Mid Devon 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Morchard Bishop.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Morchard Bishop.
- 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 Morchard Bishop based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Morchard Bishop.
- - Chippings The Green Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6PD
Notification of intention to remove 2 stems of a 3 x mulit stemmed beech tree and then crown reduce remaining stem by 2-3m within the Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 12 Fore Street Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6NX
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of 6 windows and 3 doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land and Buildings at NGR 276962 107565 (Village Green) Fore Street Morchard Bishop Devon
Notification of intention to fell 1 Cherry tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-05-06
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A brief summary of Morchard Bishop in Devon
Morchard Bishop is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Mid Devon, with a population of 975. The community features essential amenities, including a primary school, two churches, and a recreational playing field equipped with a tennis court. Historical figures such as Ernest Bevin have called this charming village home, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,041 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Devon district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Morchard Bishop a particularly low-crime area.
Morchard Bishop 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 Morchard Bishop includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Morchard Bishop 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 Morchard Bishop
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Morchard Bishop. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Morchard Bishop may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Morchard Bishop were listed building and heritage (4), tree works (2), outline applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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