Stowford (EX37), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stowford (EX37), Devon.
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About Stowford (EX37)
Stowford is a rural village and civil parish located in the West Devon district of Devon, England, approximately 1 mile west of Lewdown and 11 miles south-west of Okehampton. Nestled to the west of Dartmoor and 7 miles east of Launceston in Cornwall, the parish also encompasses the hamlet of Sprytown. This tranquil setting offers potential for various planning applications, reflecting its picturesque countryside character.
Population: 294 (2021)
District: West Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £406,136 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stowford (EX37).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stowford (EX37).
- 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 Stowford (EX37) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Stowford (EX37).
- - West Stowford Chittlehampton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9RX
Listed building consent for replacement of 6 windows with heritage double glazed units together with replacement of 1 window with single glazed unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-19
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A brief summary of Stowford (EX37) in Devon
Stowford is a rural village and civil parish located in the West Devon district of Devon, England, approximately 1 mile west of Lewdown and 11 miles south-west of Okehampton. Nestled to the west of Dartmoor and 7 miles east of Launceston in Cornwall, the parish also encompasses the hamlet of Sprytown. This tranquil setting offers potential for various planning applications, reflecting its picturesque countryside character. The settlement has a population of approximately 294 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.
Property prices in Stowford (EX37) show an average sale price of £406,136, 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 Stowford (EX37) a particularly low-crime area.
Stowford (EX37) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chittlehampton. 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 Stowford (EX37) includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Stowford (EX37) 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 Stowford (EX37)
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Stowford (EX37). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stowford (EX37) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Stowford (EX37) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stowford (EX37) were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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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.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.