Oakfordbridge, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oakfordbridge, Devon.
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About Oakfordbridge
Oakfordbridge is a village located in Devon, England. In January 2023, the area experienced significant flooding when the River Exe overflowed its banks following heavy rainfall, highlighting the potential for water management considerations in future planning applications.
District: Oakford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £304,332 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Mid Devon 002F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oakfordbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakfordbridge.
- 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 Oakfordbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Oakfordbridge.
- - Land at NGR 391808 121862 Hamslade Farm Oakford
Prior approval for the erection of an agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-11-23
View full details - - Lower Oakford Oakford Tiverton Devon EX16 9EW
Erection of two storey and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing extension and conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-07-21
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A brief summary of Oakfordbridge in Devon
Oakfordbridge is a village located in Devon, England. In January 2023, the area experienced significant flooding when the River Exe overflowed its banks following heavy rainfall, highlighting the potential for water management considerations in future planning applications. It sits within the Oakford district.
Property prices in Oakfordbridge show an average sale price of £304,332, 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 Oakfordbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Oakfordbridge 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 Oakfordbridge includes 20 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, Oakfordbridge 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 Oakfordbridge
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Oakfordbridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oakfordbridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oakfordbridge were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.