What is the planning approval rate near Sampford Spiney?

The planning approval rate near Sampford Spiney is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sampford Spiney?

The most common type of planning application near Sampford Spiney is amendment applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sampford Spiney?

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Sampford Spiney, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sampford Spiney, Devon.

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

About Sampford Spiney

Sampford Spiney is a quaint village and civil parish located in the picturesque Walkham Valley, approximately 4 miles southeast of Tavistock in West Devon. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 117 and encompasses the hamlet of Woodtown. It shares borders with the parishes of Walkhampton, Whitchurch, and Horrabridge, making it a potentially appealing area for planning applications in a serene rural setting.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £382,220 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
LSOA: West Devon 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sampford Spiney.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sampford Spiney based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Sampford Spiney.

- Stoneycroft, Sampford Spiney, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6LF
Construction of garage block with domestic play room area over
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Sampford Spiney in Devon

Property prices in Sampford Spiney show an average sale price of £382,220, 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 Sampford Spiney a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sampford Spiney includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sampford Spiney SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Dartmoor Woods; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. 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 Sampford Spiney

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Sampford Spiney. Of these, 100% were approved.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sampford Spiney may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The most common application types near Sampford Spiney were amendments (3).

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