Stowford (EX21), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stowford (EX21), Devon.
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About Stowford (EX21)
Stowford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the West Devon district of Devon, England. Nestled to the west of Dartmoor, it lies roughly 1 mile from Lewdown, 11 miles south-west of Okehampton, and 7 miles east of Launceston in Cornwall. The area is predominantly rural, featuring the quaint hamlet of Sprytown, making it a charming location for potential planning applications.
Population: 294 (2021)
District: West Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £388,316 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stowford (EX21).
- 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 (EX21) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Stowford (EX21).
- - Higher Stowford Farm Halwill Beaworthy Devon EX21 5UN
Roofing over existing slurry pit (Affecting a Public Right of Way)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-02-03
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A brief summary of Stowford (EX21) in Devon
Stowford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the West Devon district of Devon, England. Nestled to the west of Dartmoor, it lies roughly 1 mile from Lewdown, 11 miles south-west of Okehampton, and 7 miles east of Launceston in Cornwall. The area is predominantly rural, featuring the quaint hamlet of Sprytown, making it a charming location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 294 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.
Property prices in Stowford (EX21) show an average sale price of £388,316, 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 (EX21) a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stowford (EX21) 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 (EX21)
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Stowford (EX21).
The most common application types near Stowford (EX21) were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.