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Information about housing applications in Sampford Peverell & the Local Plan
Information about planning
General planning matters
You can find information about current planning applications on Mid Devon’s site
https://planning.middevon.gov.uk/online-applications/
Under the ‘Simple’ tab you can enter a road name or area, or click on the ‘Map’ tab and find Sampford Peverell – current applications are marked in red.
You can also see lists of the applications which have been looked at by the Parish Council in the Parish Council minutes
Permission in Principle for the erection of 4 dwellings and associated works
Land at NGR 303304 114741 (Adjacent To Mount Pleasant Farm) Whitnage Road Sampford Peverell Devon, planning in principle to erect 4 dwellings to include part removal of hedge to create access to highways (July 2026)
Full list of details and documents can be found at https://planning.middevon.gov.uk/online-applications/
and in the box under ‘keyword, reference number’ etc enter 26/00400/PIP
Outline Planning for Mountain Oak, incorporating some Community Land Trust houses.
Outline application with all matters reserved, other than the point of access for the erection of up to 35 dwellings including two self-build plots (2026)
Full list of details and documents can be found at https://planning.middevon.gov.uk/online-applications/
In the box under ‘keyword, reference number’ etc enter 25/00304/MOUT
Polden Planning Land south of Lower Town.
Polden Planning is working on behalf of West of England Developments to prepare a planning application for around 57 dwellings.
Summer 2026 Update We are now considering responses in detail alongside ongoing pre-application engagement with the Council.
More information can be found at https://www.poldenplanning.co.uk/consultations/lowertown
Permission in Principle for the erection of 6 dwellings
Land at NGR 302973 114544 Boobery Sampford Peverell Devon (2025)
Full list of details and documents can be found at https://planning.middevon.gov.uk/online-applications/
In the box under ‘keyword, reference number’ etc enter 25/00315/PIP
Clearston Energy Junction 27 Energy Hub
The Junction 27 Energy Hub storage is located adjacent to Junction 27 of the M5 motorway in Devon, south west England. The project will connect directly to the High Voltage transmission line carrying electricity from east to west across the south of England (2024).
More information can be found at https://www.clearstoneenergy.com/project/junction-27-energy-hub/
The Higher Town / Turnpike development by Edenstone
Houses are now (2024) being built on this site and are on sale.
To see the details and documents go to
https://planning.middevon.gov.uk/online-applications/
In the box under ‘keyword, reference number’ etc enter 22/00040/MARM
Junction 27
In the past there have been plans to construct retail units, hotels, a surf lake and other things at Junction 27, but these plans seem to have been abandoned, and we now (Jan 2024) believe the only plan is for an improved service station there.
The Greater Exeter Strategic Plan
The local authorities of East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, Teignbridge were working with Devon County Council to develop a plan for the whole area concerning homes, jobs, the environment etc., with a particular emphasis on finding places to build homes for those who work in Exeter. The GESP suggested building 2200 homes in Sampford Peverell. Because East Devon pulled out of the plan (September 2020) MDDC were advised that the GESP was no longer valid so they voted to work with neighbouring authorities to draw up a new plan, starting from scratch. So far (Jan 2024) there is no further news on this.
The Local Plan
After several years of discussions, disagreements, modifications and hearings, the Mid Devon Local Plan was eventually agreed in July 2020. For further information see:
https://www.middevon.gov.uk/residents/planning-policy/local-plan-review-examination/