Rockbeare, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rockbeare, Devon.
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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.
Population: 1,029 (2021) · Area: 1067.2 km²
District: East Devon
Website: http://rockbeareparishcouncil.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £360,654 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East
- LSOA: East Devon 021A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rockbeare.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rockbeare.
- 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 Rockbeare based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Rockbeare.
- - Land North Of Hazel Grove Rockbeare
Outline application for the construction of up to five dwellings and community building (all matters reserved except for access)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - The Littlefield Land South Of Hazel Grove Rockbeare Devon EX5 2HH
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan for 25/0871/COU: Condition 4 a-e (BNG)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - The Littlefield Land South Of Hazel Grove Rockbeare
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on planning permission 24/0120/RES (approval of reserved matters (appearance, layout, access, scale and landscaping), pursuant to outline planning permission
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - The Littlefield Land South Of Hazel Grove Rockbeare
Minor amendment for 24/0120/RES : Amendments to proposed materials on plots 1 and 2
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - The Littlefield Land South Of Hazel Grove Rockbeare Devon EX5 2HH
Discharge of Conditions for 22/2824/OUT: Condition 6 (highway improvement works)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Land South Of Hazel Grove Rockbeare
Approval of reserved matters (appearance, layout, access, scale and landscaping), pursuant to outline planning permission 22/2824/OUT, for the construction of four dwellings along with associated park
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-01-24
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A brief summary of Rockbeare in Devon
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.
Property prices in Rockbeare show an average sale price of £360,654, 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 Rockbeare a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rockbeare planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://rockbeareparishcouncil.co.uk/. 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 Rockbeare
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Rockbeare. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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 Rockbeare.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Rockbeare were outline applications (3), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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