Morchard Road, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Morchard Road, Devon.
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About Morchard Road
Morchard Road is a quaint hamlet located in the Down St Mary civil parish of mid Devon, UK. Notably, it features the Devonshire Dumpling pub and is served by a railway station on the Tarka Line, which connects Exeter to Barnstaple, making it an accessible location for potential planning applications and developments.
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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 Road.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Morchard Road.
- 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 Road based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Morchard Road.
Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 - Installation 1x 9m wooden pole
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-02-13
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A brief summary of Morchard Road in Devon
Morchard Road is a quaint hamlet located in the Down St Mary civil parish of mid Devon, UK. Notably, it features the Devonshire Dumpling pub and is served by a railway station on the Tarka Line, which connects Exeter to Barnstaple, making it an accessible location for potential planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Morchard Road a particularly low-crime area.
Morchard Road 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Morchard Road 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 Road
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Morchard Road. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Morchard Road may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 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 Road were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Down St Mary planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.