How long do planning decisions take near Stopgate?

The average planning decision time near Stopgate is 26 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Stopgate?

The planning approval rate near Stopgate is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stopgate?

The most common type of planning application near Stopgate is other, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stopgate?

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Stopgate, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stopgate, Devon.

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About Stopgate

Stopgate, located in Devon, features a sluice, which is a water channel equipped with a sluice gate to regulate water flow and levels. This infrastructure includes various types of sluice gates, such as flap sluice gates and fan gates, essential for effective water management in the area. Understanding the local water management systems is crucial for anyone researching planning applications in Stopgate.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £291,415 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
LSOA: East Devon 001B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stopgate.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stopgate.

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 Stopgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Stopgate.

- Sunnyfield Bungalow Yarcombe Devon EX14 9NB
A dual pitch portal framed agricultural building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-06-18
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- Yew Tree Granary Yarcombe Devon EX14 9LY
Construction of raised decking (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Stopgate in Devon

Property prices in Stopgate show an average sale price of £291,415, 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 Stopgate a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stopgate includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Stopgate

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Stopgate. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 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 Stopgate.

The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stopgate were other applications (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.

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