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Planning in Stoke Rivers

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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. 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 £303,858, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Stoke Rivers 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 Stoke Rivers a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Stoke Rivers has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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