What types of planning applications are most common near Olchard?

The most common type of planning application near Olchard is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Olchard, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Olchard, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Olchard are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Olchard

Olchard is a charming village located in Devon, England, known for its picturesque rural setting and community spirit. As a part of the Devon landscape, it offers unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly for residential and agricultural developments, reflecting the area's character and growth potential.

District: Ideford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £317,675 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Teignbridge
Parliamentary constituency: Newton Abbot
LSOA: Teignbridge 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Olchard.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Olchard.

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 Olchard based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Olchard.

- Underhays Olchard Sandygate Devon TQ12 3GX
Partial re-instatement of original outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-10
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A brief summary of Olchard in Devon

Property prices in Olchard show an average sale price of £317,675, 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 Olchard a particularly low-crime area.

Olchard has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chudleigh. 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 Olchard includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Dunscombe Farm Quarry SSSI, Ugbrooke Park SSSI, Chudleigh Caves and Woods SSSI; 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Hams. 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 Olchard

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Olchard.

The most common application types near Olchard were listed building and heritage (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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