Smeatharpe, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Smeatharpe, Devon.
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Planning applications in Smeatharpe are administered by East Devon District Council. View the full East Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £262,438 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Smeatharpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Smeatharpe.
- 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 Smeatharpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Smeatharpe.
- - Timberleigh Smeatharpe Honiton Devon EX14 9RF
Retention of change of use of disused airfield/concrete yard to a contractors/haulage storage yard
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Beech Cottage Smeatharpe Honiton Devon EX14 9RF
Erection of single storey rear extension (Revised Scheme)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - Beech Cottage Smeatharpe Honiton Devon EX14 9RF
Erection of a rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - Honeybee Smeatharpe Honiton EX14 9RF
Garage conversion and extension to form annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2022-06-22
View full details - - Gotleigh Farm Smeatharpe Honiton EX14 9RF
Change of use, conversion and extension of former military buildings to form 5no. dwellings; erection of 5no. detached double garages and landscaping.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2022-04-21
View full details - - Land and Buildings at NGR 319361 110492 (Gotleigh Farm) Smeatharpe Devon
Change of use, conversion and extension of former military buildings to form five dwellings, erection of garages and storage building with associated parking and landscaping
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-03-14
View full details - - Newhouse Baptist Church Smeatharpe EX14 9RG
Re-slate roof including the replacement of battens and re-line lead valley
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2019-10-22
View full details - - Halfstone Smeatharpe Honiton EX14 9RF
Garage extension, entrance porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2018-11-15
View full details - - Halfstone Smeatharpe Honiton EX14 9RF
Construction of garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2018-07-06
View full details - - Land East Of Smeatharpe Airfield Smeatharpe
Change of use of land for the siting of 2 no. modified portacabins for use as a historical information centre and artefact display area, construction of enclosing roof canopy and external veranda and
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2018-01-10
View full details - - Land At Smeatharpe Airfield Smeatharpe
Change of use of land for the siting of 2 no. portacabins for use as a museum and associated car parking
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: East Devon | Date: 2017-07-21
View full details - - Newhouse Church Smeatharpe
Removal of pews and existing boiler and internal and external flue pipes, install boiler externally and new radiators within church
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2016-06-10
View full details - - Little Gotleigh Smeatharpe Honiton EX14 9RF
Construction of two storey rear extension, removal of render and construction of replacement porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2012-08-30
View full details - - Ash Cottage Common Road Smeatharpe Honiton Devon EX14 9RF
Erection of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2011-09-27
View full details - - Little Inches Smeatharpe Honiton EX14 9RF
Construction of first floor side and rear extensions and new and replacement dormers.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2010-08-18
View full details - - Gotleigh Farm Common Road Smeatharpe Honiton Devon EX14 9RF
Erection of ground and first floor extensions to include balcony and dormer windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2009-04-23
View full details - - Cedar Cottage Common Road Smeatharpe Honiton Devon EX14 9RF
Installation of wood burner and chimney flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2009-04-20
View full details - - Valley View Smeatharpe Devon EX14 9RF
Retention of ancillary single storey building, two pigeon lofts and summerhouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2009-04-16
View full details - - Eastleigh Smeatharpe Devon EX14 9RF
Erection of detached garage and insertion of rooflight in main building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2008-10-15
View full details - - Westleigh Smeatharpe Honiton Devon EX14 9RF
Demolition of existing Woolaway bungalow, construction of new replacement dwelling and replacement garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2007-12-13
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A brief summary of Smeatharpe in Devon
Smeatharpe is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Smeatharpe show an average sale price of £262,438, 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 Smeatharpe a particularly low-crime area.
Smeatharpe 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 Smeatharpe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Southey and Gotleigh Moors SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Smeatharpe 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 Smeatharpe
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Smeatharpe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Smeatharpe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Smeatharpe were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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