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Planning in Sheepstor

No decisions near Sheepstor in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sheepstor in the last 24 months, from Devon County Council's planning register.

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About Sheepstor

Sheepstor is a quaint village and civil parish located on the western edge of Dartmoor in Devon, England, with a current population of 53, a notable decline from 95 in 1901. It is part of Burrator Parish Council, which also includes the parishes of Meavy and Walkhampton, and shares an electoral ward with them. The village is situated near the Burrator Reservoir, established in 1898, which marks the northern boundary of the parish and offers potential for local planning and development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 44 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.

Property prices in Sheepstor show an average sale price of £382,220, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sheepstor 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 Sheepstor a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Sheepstor has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sheepstor 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://www.devon.gov.uk/localstudies/110386/1.html.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sheepstor, 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, 3 planning applications were submitted near Sheepstor.

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How many planning applications have been submitted near Sheepstor?
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Sheepstor.
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