Stoke Rivers, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stoke Rivers, Devon.
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About Stoke Rivers
Stoke Rivers is a quaint village located five miles north-east of Barnstaple in Devon, England. Historically part of Shirwell Hundred, it now falls under the Shirwell Deanery for ecclesiastical matters. The parish includes the village along with several scattered farmsteads, featuring notable landmarks such as the medieval parish church of St. Bartholomew and a small Baptist church, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications.
Population: 173 (2021)
District: North Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £271,417 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stoke Rivers.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoke Rivers.
- 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 Stoke Rivers based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Stoke Rivers.
- - Land Adjacent to Green Wood Stoke Rivers Barnstaple Devon EX32 7LD
Demolishing of existing barn and erection of dwelling following on from planning approval 74058
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-08-02
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A brief summary of Stoke Rivers in Devon
Stoke Rivers is a quaint village located five miles north-east of Barnstaple in Devon, England. Historically part of Shirwell Hundred, it now falls under the Shirwell Deanery for ecclesiastical matters. The parish includes the village along with several scattered farmsteads, featuring notable landmarks such as the medieval parish church of St. Bartholomew and a small Baptist church, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 173 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Stoke Rivers show an average sale price of £271,417, 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 Stoke Rivers a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stoke Rivers includes 7 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, Stoke Rivers 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 Stoke Rivers
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Stoke Rivers. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 104 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stoke Rivers may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 104 days, decisions near Stoke Rivers take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Stoke Rivers 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.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.