Alverdiscott, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alverdiscott, Devon.
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About Alverdiscott
Alverdiscott is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, England, approximately 5.5 miles south-south-west of Barnstaple. The parish includes the hamlets of Stony Cross and Woodtown to the west, with part of the village known as Alscott Barton. As of the 2021 census, Alverdiscott had a population of 283, making it a small but vibrant community for those interested in planning applications in the area.
Population: 283 (2021) · Area: 9.6 km²
District: Torridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,363 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 001D
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alverdiscott.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alverdiscott.
- 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 Alverdiscott based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Alverdiscott.
- - Cherry Cottage Stoney Cross Bideford Devon EX39 4PZ
Single storey extension and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-02-27
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A brief summary of Alverdiscott in Devon
Alverdiscott is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, England, approximately 5.5 miles south-south-west of Barnstaple. The parish includes the hamlets of Stony Cross and Woodtown to the west, with part of the village known as Alscott Barton. As of the 2021 census, Alverdiscott had a population of 283, making it a small but vibrant community for those interested in planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 283 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
Alverdiscott covers an area of approximately 9.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Alverdiscott show an average sale price of £287,363, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Alverdiscott is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Alverdiscott includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alverdiscott 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 Alverdiscott
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Alverdiscott.
The most common application types near Alverdiscott were full planning applications (1). 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.