Thorverton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thorverton, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Thorverton
Thorverton is a charming civil parish and village located in Devon, England, approximately a mile west of the River Exe and 8 miles north of Exeter. Nestled between Exeter and the towns of Tiverton, Cullompton, and Crediton, it also encompasses the hamlets of Yellowford and Raddon. The parish is bordered by several others, including Bickleigh and Rewe, with its eastern boundary defined by the River Exe, while the terrain rises to 800 feet at its western edge near Cadbury, providing a scenic backdrop for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 989 (2021)
District: Mid Devon
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East
- LSOA: East Devon 021A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thorverton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorverton.
- 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 Thorverton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Thorverton.
- - The Post Yard Bullen Street Thorverton Exeter Devon EX5 5NG
Change the residential accommodation to which the existing home office is tied to, so that it can be used as annex accommodation ancillary to May Cottage as opposed to The Old Post Office
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Land at NGR 292518 102285 Paddock Wood Thorverton Devon
Permission in Principle for the erection 3 detached single storey dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Ivy Cottage Lynch Road Thorverton Exeter EX5 5NH
Notification of intention to fell a Leylandi hedge within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 3 Silver Street Thorverton Exeter Devon EX5 5LT
Notification of intention to crown reduce 1 poplar by 10m and removal of 1 Sweet Chestnut within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Ockeroo Thorverton Exeter EX5 5NL
Five Day Notification to fell 1 Fir tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-08-30
View full details - - The Post Yard Bullen Street Thorverton Exeter Devon EX5 5NG
Erection of extension of home office to create dwelling following demolition of outbuilding
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - The Old Pound Thorverton Exeter Devon EX5 5NL
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of 10 windows with modern thin profile, wooden double glazing
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-10-06
View full details - - 1 Stonebridge Cottages Thorverton Exeter Devon EX5 5NY
Erection of replacement porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 5 - 6 Jericho Street Thorverton Exeter Devon EX5 5PA
Erection of replacement single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Thorverton in Devon
Thorverton is a charming civil parish and village located in Devon, England, approximately a mile west of the River Exe and 8 miles north of Exeter. Nestled between Exeter and the towns of Tiverton, Cullompton, and Crediton, it also encompasses the hamlets of Yellowford and Raddon. The parish is bordered by several others, including Bickleigh and Rewe, with its eastern boundary defined by the River Exe, while the terrain rises to 800 feet at its western edge near Cadbury, providing a scenic backdrop for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 989 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Devon district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thorverton a particularly low-crime area.
Thorverton 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.
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Planning Activity in Thorverton
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Thorverton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Thorverton.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thorverton were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Berrysbridge planning applications
- Raddon planning applications
- Nether Exe planning applications
- Cadbury planning applications
- Up Exe planning applications
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- Brampford Speke planning applications
- Pye Corner planning applications
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.