Staple Cross, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Staple Cross, Devon.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,451 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Mid Devon 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Staple Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Staple Cross.
- 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 Staple Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Staple Cross.
- - Land at NGR 303465 120044 Plantation Farm Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NH
Erection of an agricultural workers dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Barn at NGR 303084 120994 Thornland Farm Hockworthy Devon
Conversion of redundant agricultural barn to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Barn at NGR 303084 120994 Thornland Farm Hockworthy Devon
Listed Building Consent for conversion of redundant agricultural barn to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Land at NGR 303017 120188 Staple Cross Hockworthy Devon
Hedgerow Removal Notice to remove 9.5 metres of hedgerow
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-03-07
View full details - - Staple Cross Farm Hockworthy Devon
Retention of a temporary agricultural workers dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-12-08
View full details - - 2 Paddock Cottages Staple Cross Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NH
Conversion of existing garage to holiday let
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2021-11-09
View full details - - Copper Ridge Staple Cross Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NH
Erection of an agricultural storage shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2021-10-13
View full details - - Land at NGR 303496 120008 (Plantation Farm) Hockworthy Devon
Siting of a temporary mobile home for an agricultural worker
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2021-08-26
View full details - - 2 Paddock Cottages Staple Cross Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NH
Erection of two-storey side extension and rear single storey porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2019-10-23
View full details - - Staple Wood Farm Staple Cross Hockworthy Wellington Devon TA21 0NH
Change of use of agricultural grass land for the erection of building for use as agricultural storage and stabling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2018-09-05
View full details - - Land at NGR 303524 120114 (Copperbeech Barn) Hockworthy Devon
Prior notification for the change of use of an agricultural building to dwelling under Class Q
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2018-02-26
View full details - - Land at NGR 303637 120282 Copper Beech Barn Staple Cross Hockworthy Devon
Change of use from agricultural land to manege for equestrian use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2017-05-11
View full details - - Land at NGR 303637 120282 (Copperbeech Barn) Hockworthy Devon
Removal of condition (4) of planning permission 05/02040/FULL to allow the building to be retained for non-agricultural use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2017-01-30
View full details - - Land at NGR 303524 120114 (Copperbeech Barn) Staple Cross Hockworthy Devon
Prior notification for the change of use of an agricultural building to dwelling under Class Q
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2016-12-23
View full details - - West View Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NH
Erection of first floor extension to front and single garage - Non-Material Amendment to layout and materials of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2016-09-14
View full details - - West View Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NH
Erection of first floor extension to front and single garage - NMA GRANTED 6TH OCTOBER 2016
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2016-01-14
View full details - - Land at NGR 303524 120114 (Copperbeach Barn) Staple Cross Hockworthy Devon
Prior notification for the change of use of an agricultural building to dwelling under Class Q
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2015-11-06
View full details - - Staple Court House Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NH
Erection of a steel balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2015-09-15
View full details - - Staple Cross Inn Staple Cross Hockworthy Devon TA21 0NH
Erection of first floor extension to accommodate staircase
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2012-07-20
View full details - - Land at NGR 303637 120282 (Staple Cross) Hockworthy Devon
Erection of polytunnel
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2011-06-02
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A brief summary of Staple Cross in Devon
Staple Cross is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Staple Cross show an average sale price of £357,451, 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 Staple Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Staple Cross 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 Staple Cross includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Staple Cross 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 Staple Cross
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Staple Cross. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Staple Cross.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Staple Cross slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Staple Cross were amendments (6), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1).
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