Search Rockbeare planning applications
13 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Rockbeare · updated daily · East Devon District Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Sydney Cottage Rockbeare Exeter EX5 2EGAwaiting decisionSingle-storey rear extension to enlarge the existing kitchenFull ApplicationReceived 19 Oct 202626/2057/FUL
- Sydney Cottage Rockbeare Exeter EX5 2EGApprovedT1: Willow - Prune the branches overhanging the neighbours garden on the south side by up to 2m, with maximum diameter pruning cuts of 45mm. The works are illustrated on the attached annotated photo.Felling/Lopping (TPO)Received 5 Jun 202626/1009/TRE
- Land North Of Hazel Grove RockbeareAwaiting decisionOutline application for the construction of up to five dwellings and community building (all matters reserved except for access)Outline ApplicationReceived 8 Apr 202626/0603/OUT
- The Croft Rockbeare Exeter EX5 2EGAwaiting decisionT1: Monterey Pine - fell.Felling/Lopping (TPO)Received 1 Apr 202626/0661/TRE
- Land South Of London Road RockbeareAwaiting decisionOutline planning permission (with all matters reserved apart from access) for the construction of up to 140 residential dwellings including affordable housing, public open space and associated infrastructure; the application is accompanied by an Environmental StatementMajor - Outline applicationReceived 23 Mar 202626/0534/MOUT
Planning in Rockbeare
Only 8 decisions near Rockbeare in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Rockbeare in the last 24 months, from East Devon District Council's planning register.
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EX5 321 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: East Devon District Council
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About Rockbeare
Rockbeare is a small village and civil parish in East Devon, situated close to Exeter Airport and the city of Exeter. Known for its agricultural landscape, the area is predominantly divided between arable and pasture land, with around 200 acres of common ground. The parish includes the hamlets of Marsh Green, Pithead, Allercombe, and Little Silver, and is part of the Broadclyst ward within the East Devon County Council constituency. According to the 2011 Census, the population comprises 431 males and 483 females, making it a quaint community with potential for local planning developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,029 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.
Rockbeare covers an area of approximately 1067.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Rockbeare area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Rockbeare a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rockbeare 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://rockbeareparishcouncil.co.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Rockbeare, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Rockbeare.
The most common types were tree works (4), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.