Spreyton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Spreyton, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Spreyton are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Spreyton
Spreyton is a quaint rural village located just north of Dartmoor in Devon, England. Renowned for its association with the legendary figure "Old Uncle Tom Cobley," believed to be buried in the village, Spreyton offers a rich historical backdrop that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 520 (2021)
District: West Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,534 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Mid Devon 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Spreyton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Spreyton.
- 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 Spreyton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
105 planning applications found near Spreyton.
- - St Michaels Church Spreyton EX17 5AL
TPO: N22 G1: 23 x Lime trees & G2: 3 x Lime Trees - reduce in height by approximately 4 metres to previous pollard points, remove trunk epicormic growth all round to manage the regrowth and avoid its
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Le Maigne, Spreyton, EX17 5AL
Change of Use of existing redundant stable block to holiday lodge
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - 2, Berrys Meadow, Spreyton, EX17 5DU
Householder application to enclose existing porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-06-30
View full details - - Meadow Cottage Spreyton EX17 5AL
Proposed extension to existing garden room & store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-06-03
View full details - - Lychgates, Spreyton, EX17 5AL
Householder application for demolition of existing lean-to extension &construction of new rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-12-19
View full details - - Spreyton Barton Farm, Spreyton, EX17 5AL
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10(Verification Report) of planning consent 1511/17/ARM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-11-21
View full details - - Spreyton Barton Farm, Road From Cullaford Cross To Spreyton Cross, Spreyton, Devon, EX17 5AL
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4 and 5 of Planning Permission 1511/17/ARM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-12-23
View full details - - 3, Berrys Meadow, Spreyton, EX17 5DU
Householder application for a new porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-09-15
View full details - - Spreyton Barton Farm, Road From Cullaford Cross To Spreyton Cross, Spreyton, Devon, EX17 5AL
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 of Planning Permission 1511/17/ARM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-07-29
View full details - - St Michaels Church, Spreyton, EX17 5AL
T1: Oak - Crown lift to 8m from ground level on East side, treegrowing in close proximity to property and causing excessive shading;T2: Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 5m from ground level on East side
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-02-08
View full details - - Bush House, Spreyton, Devon, EX17 5AL
Non Material Minor amendment application on 1306/20/HHO, to amend chimney design
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2021-01-14
View full details - - Bush House, Spreyton, EX17 5AL
Listed building consent for amended dimensions for rebuild of existingchimney stack to conform with clause 2.12 of Approved Document J(Planning Application 1307/20/LBC refers)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-11-16
View full details - - Bush House Cottage, Spreyton, EX17 5AL
Householder application for adaption and extension of existing rearand side extension. Relocation of fuel tanks (resubmission of0977/20/HHO)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-10-13
View full details - - Bush House Cottage, Spreyton, EX17 5AL
Listed building consent for adaptation and extension of existing rear and side extension. Relocation of fuel tanks (re-submission of0978/20/LBC)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-10-13
View full details - - Bush House, Spreyton, EX17 5AL
Householder application for rebuilding of collapsed chimney including cob repairs and localised underpinning
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-05-05
View full details - - Bush House, Spreyton, EX17 5AL
Listed building consent for rebuilding of collapsed chimney including cob repairs and localised underpinning
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-05-04
View full details - - Bush House, Spreyton, EX17 5AL
Householder application for demolition and replacement of existing rear and side extension. Relocation of fuel tanks
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-03-27
View full details - - Bush House, Spreyton, EX17 5AL
Listed building consent for demolition and replacement of existingrear and side extension. Relocation of fuel tanks
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2020-03-27
View full details - - Le Maigne, Spreyton, EX17 5AL
Householder application for double storey side and rear extensions, single storey garage extension, roof alterations to incorporatedormers and rear balcony.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2019-04-25
View full details - - The Old Vicarage, Spreyton, EX17 5AL
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 of planning consent 2684/18/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2018-12-12
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A brief summary of Spreyton in Devon
Spreyton is a quaint rural village located just north of Dartmoor in Devon, England. Renowned for its association with the legendary figure "Old Uncle Tom Cobley," believed to be buried in the village, Spreyton offers a rich historical backdrop that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 520 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.
Property prices in Spreyton show an average sale price of £330,534, 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 Spreyton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Spreyton 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 Spreyton
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Spreyton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Spreyton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Spreyton were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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