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Planning in Stockland

Only 3 decisions near Stockland in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stockland in the last 24 months, from East Devon District Council's planning register.

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About Stockland

Stockland is a picturesque village and civil parish in Devon, situated near the Somerset border and surrounded by several neighboring parishes, including Yarcombe and Axminster. With a population of approximately 600, the village lies within the scenic Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications. Historically, Stockland was an exclave of Dorset until the Counties Act of 1844 reshaped its boundaries. The settlement has a population of approximately 710 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.

Stockland covers an area of approximately 2393.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Stockland show an average sale price of £262,438, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Stockland area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Stockland a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Stockland has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stockland 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Stockland, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Stockland.

The most common types were other applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stockland?
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Stockland.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stockland?
The most common type of planning application near Stockland is other, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stockland?
You can search and track planning applications near Stockland on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.