Silverton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Silverton, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Silverton
Silverton is a historic village and civil parish located approximately 8 miles north of Exeter in Devon. Known as one of the oldest villages in the county, it has roots dating back to the early Saxon period, making it a significant area for those researching planning applications and developments influenced by its rich heritage.
Population: 2,002 (2021)
District: Mid Devon
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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 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Silverton.
- 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 Silverton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Silverton.
- - Bycott School Road Silverton Exeter EX5 4JH
Notification of intention to reduce the crowns of 1 Cherry tree by 3m and 1 Fig tree by 2m; pollard and reduce the crowns of 1 Birch tree by 4m, 1 Copper Beech tree by 4m, 1 Eucalyptus tree by 6m and
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 8 Church Road Silverton Exeter Devon EX5 4HS
Listed Building Consent to dismantle and rebuild pillar to the entrance of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 3 Newcourt Road Silverton Exeter EX5 4HR
Replacement of flat and pitched roofs
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-06-21
View full details - - 1A Tuns Lane Silverton Exeter Devon EX5 4HY
Erection of extension to east and west elevations, conversion of garage to bedroom and raising of roof to provide first floor accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - K6 Telephone Box at NGR 295544 102849 Newcourt Road Silverton Devon
Removal of public payphone service: Telephone Number 01392 860247
Status: Rejected | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-02-08
View full details - - 10 Exeter Road Silverton Exeter EX5 4HX
Listed Building Consent for dismantling, replacement and repair of chimney breast
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - South Cottage School Road Silverton Exeter Devon EX5 4JH
Details pursuant to the Discharge of Condition 3 (new sink unit, disposal of foul water and mechanical ventilation) of Listed Building Consent 21/01113/LBC (Listed Building Consent for the relocation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-08-19
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A brief summary of Silverton in Devon
Silverton is a historic village and civil parish located approximately 8 miles north of Exeter in Devon. Known as one of the oldest villages in the county, it has roots dating back to the early Saxon period, making it a significant area for those researching planning applications and developments influenced by its rich heritage. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,002 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Devon district.
Property prices in Silverton 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 Silverton a particularly low-crime area.
Silverton 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Silverton 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.
Planning Activity in Silverton
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Silverton. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Silverton.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Silverton were tree works (8), full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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