Search Whiddon Down planning applications
85 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Whiddon Down · updated daily · South Hams District Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Tor View Farm, Whiddon Down, Okehampton, EX20 2PRAwaiting decisionProvision of a replacement dry sow buildingReceived week of 5 Oct 20260309/26
- Land At Sx 683 928 (Land at West Farm Martin Farm) Whiddon DownRefusedPrior approval (Class Q) for a change of use of 3no. buildings on an agri. unit to 7no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)Prior Approval Agricultural Building to Dwelling C3Received 21 Apr 2026Decided 15 Jun 20261105/26/PDM
- Narraway Farm Whiddon Down EX20 2QXApprovedApplication to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed general purpose agricultural building measuring 22.86m (L) x 12.19m (B) x 5.61m height to ridgeAgricultural DeterminationReceived 10 Apr 2026Decided 8 May 20261007/26/AGR
- Whiddon Down Methodist Church Chapel Hill, Whiddon Down, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2PXChange of Use from Class F1 (Place of Worship) to Class C3 Dwellinghouse including demolition of lean to outbuildingFull Planning PermissionReceived 24 Mar 20260103/26
- Martin Farm Whiddon Down EX20 2QLRefusedTPO N116 G1, TPO N82 A1; T1, T2, T3, T4, T5: Species unknown - fell, diseased root system, risk of failure. T6, T7: Beech – fell, risk of failure. Replant – see application form.Works to a TPO TreeReceived 19 Mar 2026Decided 11 May 20260837/26/TPO
Planning in Whiddon Down
Only 8 decisions near Whiddon Down in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whiddon Down in the last 24 months, from South Hams District Council's planning register.
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Around Whiddon Down
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EX20 202 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: South Hams District Council
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About Whiddon Down
Whiddon Down is a small hamlet located in the parish of Drewsteignton, Devon, with a population of 267 according to the 2011 census. This picturesque area is ideal for those researching planning applications, as it combines rural charm with potential development opportunities.
Property prices in Whiddon Down show an average sale price of £319,920, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whiddon Down area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whiddon Down a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Whiddon Down has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whiddon Down 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whiddon Down, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Whiddon Down.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).