Morchard Bishop, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Morchard Bishop, Devon.
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Planning applications in Morchard Bishop are administered by Mid Devon District Council. View the full Mid Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,328 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Mid Devon 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
225 planning applications found near Morchard Bishop.
- - Park House Fore Street Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6NX
Conversion of barn to holiday let to include installation of an electric vehicle charging point and solar photovoltaic panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Park House Fore Street Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6NX
Listed Building Consent for conversion of barn to holiday let to include installation of an electric vehicle charging point and solar photovoltaic panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Land and Building at NGR 276997 107128 Polson Hill Morchard Bishop Devon
Conversion of barn to self build dwelling and alteration to existing vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Land at NGR 276588 107753 Chulmleigh Road Morchard Bishop Devon
Permission in Principle for the erection of 9 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Chippings The Green Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6PD
Notification of intention to remove 2 stems of a 3 x multi stemmed beech tree and then crown reduce remaining stem by 2-3m within the Conservation Area
Status: Rejected | 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: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Whites Farmhouse Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6SD
Listed Building Consent to re-thatch roof with water reed
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-05-22
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
View full details - - 6 Corner Close Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6PN
Erection of front porch; rear single storey extension and terrace; new garage and formation of new vehicle access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 6 Corner Close Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6PN
Notification of intention to fell 5 Lawson Cypress trees (G1) within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-11-21
View full details - - The Old Dairy 2 Chapel Street Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6NP
Listed Building Consent for erection of covered walkway to include re-rendering of wall with lime-based render and installation of suspended floor
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-10-18
View full details - - Grasshopper Lodge Fore Street Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6NX
Notification of intention to fell 1 Magnolia Grandiflora tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Whites Farmhouse Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6SD
Listed Building Consent for urgent remedial works to west wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - Rainbows End Fore Street Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6NR
Erection of single storey extension following demolition of existing, removal of chimney and installation of 3 velux to provide loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-01-16
View full details - - Land at NGR 276485 107851 (Adj. to Allotment Gardens) Chulmleigh Road Morchard Bishop Devon
Reserved Matters in respect of (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for the erection of 20 dwellings, following Outline approval 20/00618/MOUT (Revised Scheme)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-01-12
View full details - - Park House Fore Street Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6NX
Details pursuant to the Discharge of Condition 3 (removal of plaster) of Listed Building Consent 23/00281/LBC (for repairs to plasterwork of ceiling and walls in one room and blocking up of an interio
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-09-18
View full details - - Colesbrook Chulmleigh Road Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6NZ
Erection of front extension following removal of conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-07-13
View full details - - Land at NGR 276485 107851 (Adj. to Allotment Gardens) Chulmleigh Road Morchard Bishop Devon
Reserved matters in respect of (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for the erection of 20 dwellings, following Outline approval 20/00618/MOUT
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-04-24
View full details - - Rainbows End Fore Street Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6NR
Installation of rear dormer and 4 velux windows and removal of chimneys to provide loft conversion
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-04-20
View full details - - The Old Dairy 2 Chapel Street Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6NP
Listed Building Consent for alterations to dwelling to include conversion of garage to living accommodation and erection of a garage following demolition of existing
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-03-24
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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.
Property prices in Morchard Bishop show an average sale price of £336,328, 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 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.
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Planning Activity in Morchard Bishop
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Morchard Bishop. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Morchard Bishop.
The average decision time of 53 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 (7), tree works (5), full planning applications (4). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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.
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