Woodtown (EX39 5), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodtown (EX39 5), Devon.
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About Woodtown (EX39 5)
Woodtown is a quaint hamlet located in the civil parish of Sampford Spiney, nestled within Dartmoor in West Devon, England. Situated approximately half a mile southeast of Sampford Spiney village, it is in proximity to the River Walkham, making it a picturesque spot for potential planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodtown (EX39 5).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodtown (EX39 5).
- 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 Woodtown (EX39 5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Woodtown (EX39 5).
- - Woodtown Stud Fairy Cross Bideford Devon EX39 5BY
Conversion of redundant rural building to form one dwelling (Self-build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 241041 123326 Fairy Cross Devon
Agricultural access and track
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-01-13
View full details - - Barn At Grid Reference 241240 123487 Fairy Cross Devon
Conversion of existing barn to 1no. holiday let (Variation of condition 2 of planning approval 1/0798/2023/FUL)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - Barn Adjacent Homemead Fairy Cross Bideford Devon EX39 5BZ
Conversion of existing barn to 1no. holiday let
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Woodtown (EX39 5) in Devon
Woodtown is a quaint hamlet located in the civil parish of Sampford Spiney, nestled within Dartmoor in West Devon, England. Situated approximately half a mile southeast of Sampford Spiney village, it is in proximity to the River Walkham, making it a picturesque spot for potential planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
Property prices in Woodtown (EX39 5) show an average sale price of £274,340, 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 Woodtown (EX39 5) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woodtown (EX39 5) includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Devon. 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 Woodtown (EX39 5)
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Woodtown (EX39 5).
The most common application types near Woodtown (EX39 5) were full planning applications (3). 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.