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Planning in Sheldon

Only 3 decisions near Sheldon in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Sheldon

Sheldon is a quaint village and civil parish situated within the East Devon district of Devon, England, nestled in the scenic Blackdown Hills, approximately 6.5 miles north-northwest of Honiton. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 189 residents, with an average age of 45, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 189 (2011 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.

Sheldon covers an area of approximately 682.8 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 Sheldon show an average sale price of £262,438, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sheldon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Sheldon has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sheldon 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Sheldon, 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, 8 planning applications were submitted near Sheldon.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sheldon?
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Sheldon.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sheldon?
The most common type of planning application near Sheldon is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sheldon?
You can search and track planning applications near Sheldon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.