Stevenstone, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stevenstone, Devon.
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About Stevenstone
Stevenstone, located in the parish of St Giles in the Wood near Great Torrington, North Devon, is a historic former manor that served as the primary residence of the prominent Rolle family from around 1524 until 1907. At its peak, the Rolle estate spanned an impressive 55,592 acres, generating an annual income of £47,170, making it the largest estate in Devon during the 19th century. This background may hold significance for those researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the region's historical wealth and land use.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £264,422 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stevenstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stevenstone.
- 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 Stevenstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Stevenstone.
- - 7 Stevenstone Court Stevenstone Torrington Devon EX38 7HY
Alterations to first floor, including a new rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Saw Mill At Grid Reference 252162 119589 High Bullen Devon
Discharge of conditions 6 and 7 of planning approval 1/1063/2022/FUL (WSI)
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Herons Lake High Bullen Torrington Devon EX38 7HZ
Conversion of existing outbuilding to ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-12-04
View full details - - Agricultural Building At Grid Reference 252570 119379 Stevenstone Devon
Replacement general purpose agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-10-23
View full details - - The Old Sawmills High Bullen Devon EX38 7HZ
Conversion of sawmill into a residential dwelling (affecting a public right of way)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2022-10-21
View full details - - Herons Lake High Bullen Torrington Devon EX38 7HZ
Rear extension, erection of a new orangery, removal of rear entrance porch with replacement small extension and addition of bay window extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2022-02-08
View full details - - Residential Garage At Grid Reference 252734 119426 Stevenstone Devon
Demolition of existing garage and erection of larger replacement garage, amended plans and statement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2019-04-29
View full details - - 5 Stevenstone Court Stevenstone Torrington Devon EX38 7HY
Extension to garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2018-09-12
View full details - - Herons Lake High Bullen Torrington Devon EX38 7HZ
Conversion of the former saw mill building into a dwelling - affecting a public right of way.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2016-11-17
View full details - - Harlyn Stevenstone Torrington Devon EX38 7HY
Front extension to provide new entrance and lobby and extended living room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2015-12-07
View full details - - Longlands Stevenstone Torrington Devon EX38 7HY
Extension to side of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2015-10-15
View full details - - Herons Lake High Bullen Torrington Devon EX38 7HZ
Conversion of former saw mill building to dwelling - affecting a public right of way.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2015-05-22
View full details - - 6 Leighty Water High Bullen Torrington Devon EX38 7HZ
Extension to porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2011-08-17
View full details - - Higher Yard Stevenstone Devon EX38 7HY
Erection of conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2009-01-19
View full details - - Diana Farm Stevenstone Torrington EX38 7HY
Two storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2007-09-24
View full details - - Higher Yard Stevenstone Torrington EX38 7HY
Erection of 2 bay open fronted car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2007-05-31
View full details - - Higher Yard Stevenstone Torrington EX38 7HY
Erection of 3 bay open fronted garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2007-03-06
View full details - - Rowans Stevenstone Torrington EX38 7HY
Application to discharge a planning obligation under Section 106A Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - affordable local housing
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2005-04-01
View full details - - Rowans Stevenstone Torrington EX38 7HY
Notice of an application to modify a planning obligation under Section 106A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Local Housing Needs
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2004-09-16
View full details - - The Linhay St Giles In The Wood
Erection of double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2004-09-02
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A brief summary of Stevenstone in Devon
Stevenstone, located in the parish of St Giles in the Wood near Great Torrington, North Devon, is a historic former manor that served as the primary residence of the prominent Rolle family from around 1524 until 1907. At its peak, the Rolle estate spanned an impressive 55,592 acres, generating an annual income of £47,170, making it the largest estate in Devon during the 19th century. This background may hold significance for those researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the region's historical wealth and land use.
Property prices in Stevenstone show an average sale price of £264,422, 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 Stevenstone a particularly low-crime area.
Stevenstone has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kingscott. 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 Stevenstone includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Stevenstone 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 Stevenstone
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Stevenstone. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Stevenstone.
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 Stevenstone were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- High Bullen planning applications
- Kingscott planning applications
- St Giles in the Wood planning applications
- Moortown planning applications
- Dodscott planning applications
- Huntshaw planning applications
- Great Torrington planning applications
- Sherwood Green planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.