Sourton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sourton, Devon.
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About Sourton
Sourton is a quaint village and civil parish situated in West Devon, England, approximately 4 miles southwest of Okehampton. Nestled at the north-western edge of Dartmoor National Park, Sourton is accessible via the A386 road and is characterized by its proximity to the Sourton forest and nearby river, making it a notable area for potential planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
Population: 445 (2021)
District: West Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £300,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: West Devon 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sourton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sourton.
- 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 Sourton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
58 planning applications found near Sourton.
- - Green Hill Sourton EX20 4HJ
Householder application for a 2 storey extension to existing property, conversion of attached garage space to bedroom, change to roof pitch at rear of property & re-slating some existing roofs
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Croftor, Sourton, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4HJ
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - Tower View, Sourton, EX20 4HN
Householder application to replace existing metal sheet roof with new slate roof including wood burning flue
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-09-11
View full details - - 3, Broad View, Sourton, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4HJ
Erection of detached timber garage measuring 5.5 metres x 5.1 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2022-11-01
View full details - - Forda Farm Barns, Forda, Sourton, EX20 4HW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Landscaping Scheme) of planning consent 1464/22/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-08-22
View full details - - Forda Farmhouse, Sourton, EX20 4HW
Conversion of barn to dwelling (Resubmission of 4565/21/FUL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-04-27
View full details - - Forda Farm, Sourton, EX20 4HW
Convert barn to dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-12-08
View full details - - Forda Farm, Sourton, EX20 4HW
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 1No. dwellinghouse (ClassC3)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-10-08
View full details - - 3 Broad View, Sourton, EX20 4HJ
Erection of timber garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2021-08-06
View full details - - Barns at SX 532 907 & SX 531 907, Road Past Higher Forda, Sourton, Devon, EX20 4HW
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition (Discharge) 3 ofPlanning Permission 3464/17/PDM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-06-17
View full details - - Sunnyside, Sourton, EX20 4HN
Householder application for demolition of existing single storeyside extension and replacement with two storey side extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-04-30
View full details - - Land adjacent to The Highwayman Inn, Sourton, Okehampton, EX20 4HN
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 7, 8, 9 and 12 of planning consent 3112/16/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-03-09
View full details - - Barnicote, Sourton, Okehampton, EX20 4HW
Householder application for ground floor extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2019-11-19
View full details - - The Highwayman Inn, Sourton, EX20 4HN
Application for removal or variation of condition 2 of planning consent 3112/16/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2019-07-23
View full details - - Barn at Forda Farm, Forda, Sourton, Devon, EX20 4HW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 of prior approval 0273/19/PDM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2019-06-25
View full details - - Croftor, Sourton, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4HJ
Replace existing conservatory with kitchen extension and raise existing eyebrow windows to create new dormer windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2019-05-20
View full details - - Palmers Farm, Sourton, Devon, EX20 4HJ
Application for a certificate of lawfulness of proposed works to a listed building - to replace the corroded and deteriorating corrugatedmetal roof, repair the stone and cob walls and any roof timbers
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2019-03-13
View full details - - Palmers Farm, Sourton, Devon, EX20 4HJ
Application for a certificate of lawfulness of proposed works to a listed building - to replace existing cement render on the outside ofthe stone and cob farmhouse and attached annexe building, which
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2019-03-13
View full details - - Barn at Forda Farm, Forda, Sourton, Okehampton, EX20 4HW
Notification for prior approval for proposed change of use of agricultural building to dwellinghouse (Class C3) and for associatedoperational development (Class Q(a+b))
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2019-01-28
View full details - - paddock adjacent Sourton Churchyard, Sourton
Change of use from agricultural use to burial ground with formation of access through existing hedgerow of churchyard
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2018-07-02
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A brief summary of Sourton in Devon
Sourton is a quaint village and civil parish situated in West Devon, England, approximately 4 miles southwest of Okehampton. Nestled at the north-western edge of Dartmoor National Park, Sourton is accessible via the A386 road and is characterized by its proximity to the Sourton forest and nearby river, making it a notable area for potential planning applications related to rural development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 445 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.
Property prices in Sourton show an average sale price of £300,439, 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 Sourton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Sourton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Dartmoor SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dartmoor; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. 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, Sourton 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 Sourton
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Sourton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sourton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Sourton were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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