What types of planning applications are most common near Sheldon?

The most common type of planning application near Sheldon is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Sheldon, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sheldon, Devon.

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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.

Population: 189 (2011) · Area: 682.8 km²

District: East Devon

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £291,415 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
LSOA: East Devon 009B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sheldon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sheldon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Sheldon.

- East Cott Sheldon Honiton EX14 4QU
Discharge of Condition for 26/0077/FUL: Condition 3 (Materials)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-30
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- East Cott Sheldon Honiton EX14 4QU
Proposed Garage and Workshop building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Dunkeswell Raceway Dunkeswell Honiton EX14 4AH
Application to discharge Section 106 Agreement pursuant to planning permissions 05/0540/FUL and 06/3353/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Dunkeswell Raceway Dunkeswell Devon EX14 4AH
Variation of wording of condition 1 (defining the range of track activities) and removal of condition 2 (hours/days of operation) for planning approval 06/3353/FUL (Retention of widening of kart track
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Sheldon in Devon

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 £291,415, 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 Sheldon a particularly low-crime area.

Sheldon has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sheldon includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. 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 Sheldon

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Sheldon.

The most common application types near Sheldon were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2).

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