Woodtown (EX39 4), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodtown (EX39 4), Devon.
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Planning applications in Woodtown (EX39 4) are administered by Torridge District Council. View the full Torridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodtown (EX39 4)
Woodtown is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Sampford Spiney in the West Devon district of Devon, England. Situated approximately half a mile southeast of Sampford Spiney village, it is adjacent to the River Walkham, making it a picturesque area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,977 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodtown (EX39 4).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodtown (EX39 4).
- 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 4) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Woodtown (EX39 4).
- - Stables At Grid Reference 249765 125828 Webbery Devon
Discharge of conditions 7 (Landscaping), 9 (Written Scheme of Investigation) and BNG informative of planning approval of planning approval 1/0935/2025/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Barn At Templehaven Woodtown East The Water Devon
Erection of 1no. dwelling in lieu of planning approval 1/1166/2023/FUL and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Woodtown Farm Woodtown East The Water Bideford Devon EX39 4PP
Discharge of condition 5 of application 1/0697/2024/FUL (Pre commencement condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-04-18
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 249037 125069 Gammaton Devon
Development of an Energy Storage System (ESS) and associated site access, landscaping, and ancillary cabling works for grid connection
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 249037 125069 Gammaton Devon
EIA Screening Opinion for an Energy Storage System - 21.02.2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Woodtown Farm Woodtown East The Water Bideford Devon EX39 4PP
Conversion of barn into 1no. dwelling and associated site works (self build)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - Higher Kingdon Barn Gammaton Bideford Devon EX39 4QQ
Proposed extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2021-11-19
View full details - - Woodtown Farm Woodtown East The Water Bideford Devon EX39 4PP
Conversion of 2 barns into domestic dwellings and associated site works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2020-04-24
View full details - - Higher Kingdon Barn Gammaton Bideford Devon EX39 4QQ
Discharge of Condition 3 of 1/0058/2018/FUL ( Written Scheme of Investigation)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2019-06-04
View full details - - Higher Kingdon Barn Gammaton Bideford Devon EX39 4QQ
Erection of conservatory to front of property
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2018-04-03
View full details - - Higher Kingdon Barn Gammaton Bideford Devon EX39 4QQ
New double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2018-01-15
View full details - - Higher Kingdon Barn Gammaton Bideford Devon EX39 4QQ
Proposed annexe for a dependant relative
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2014-10-09
View full details - - Woodtown Farm Woodtown East The Water Bideford Devon EX39 4PP
Two Dwellings Class MB (a)
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2014-06-20
View full details - - Woodtown Farm Woodtown East The Water Bideford Devon EX39 4PP
The removal of condition 4 and 6 of Planning permission 1/0215/2005/COU
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2013-07-30
View full details - - Kingdon Cottage Gammaton Bideford Devon EX39 4QQ
Two storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2011-05-17
View full details - - Land At Gammaton Barton Bideford
Request for screening opinion for solar installation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torridge | Date: 2011-02-17
View full details - - Woodtown Nr Bideford
Conversion of barns into 4 no holiday units and a games room
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Torridge | Date: 2005-02-04
View full details - - Higher Kingdon To Moorland Cottage Alverdiscott Bideford
Remove 430 m of overhead line and erect 880 m overhead line and lay 340 m of cable to connect power sources from Bideford to Great Torrington
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2003-05-15
View full details - - , LITTLE PILLHEAD, , , WESTLEIGH, BIDEFORD, EX394PP
EXTENSION TO DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2001-07-20
View full details - - , LITTLE PILLHEAD, , , WESTLEIGH, BIDEFORD, EX394PP
LISTED BUILDING APPLICATION IN RESPECT OF EXTENSION TO DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2001-07-20
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A brief summary of Woodtown (EX39 4) in Devon
Woodtown is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Sampford Spiney in the West Devon district of Devon, England. Situated approximately half a mile southeast of Sampford Spiney village, it is adjacent to the River Walkham, making it a picturesque area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Woodtown (EX39 4) show an average sale price of £289,977, 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 4) a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodtown (EX39 4) 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 Woodtown (EX39 4)
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Woodtown (EX39 4). Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Woodtown (EX39 4).
At 57 days on average, decisions near Woodtown (EX39 4) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Woodtown (EX39 4) were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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