Stoodleigh, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stoodleigh, Devon.
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About Stoodleigh
Stoodleigh is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Mid Devon district, positioned 6 miles north of Tiverton and 5 miles south of Bampton, at an elevation of 800 feet above the Exe Valley. The village centre is designated as a conservation area, highlighting its historical significance and charm, making it a noteworthy location for potential planning applications in the region.
Population: 312 (2021)
District: Mid Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £304,332 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Mid Devon 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stoodleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoodleigh.
- 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 Stoodleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Stoodleigh.
- - Church Cottage Stoodleigh Tiverton Devon EX16 9PQ
Details pursuant to the Discharge of Condition 4(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of Listed Building Consent 25/00568/LBC relating to detailed drawings for services, external vents/flues, DPM, floor build up
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Wildwood House Stoodleigh Tiverton Devon EX16 9PQ
Erection of a garage/workshop
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-07-30
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A brief summary of Stoodleigh in Devon
Stoodleigh is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Mid Devon district, positioned 6 miles north of Tiverton and 5 miles south of Bampton, at an elevation of 800 feet above the Exe Valley. The village centre is designated as a conservation area, highlighting its historical significance and charm, making it a noteworthy location for potential planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 312 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Devon district.
Property prices in Stoodleigh show an average sale price of £304,332, 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 Stoodleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Stoodleigh 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 Stoodleigh includes 14 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, Stoodleigh 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 Stoodleigh
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Stoodleigh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stoodleigh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stoodleigh were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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