How long do planning decisions take near Ashmansworthy?

The average planning decision time near Ashmansworthy is 26 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Ashmansworthy?

The planning approval rate near Ashmansworthy is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ashmansworthy?

The most common type of planning application near Ashmansworthy is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ashmansworthy?

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Ashmansworthy, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ashmansworthy, Devon.

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About Ashmansworthy

Ashmansworthy is a historic village located in Devon, England, notable for its mention in the Domesday Book. Situated within the hundred of Hartland, the village offers a unique blend of heritage and rural charm, making it a point of interest for planning applications and developments in the area.

District: Woolfardisworthy

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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 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ashmansworthy.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashmansworthy.

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 Ashmansworthy based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ashmansworthy.

- Land At Claw Cross Woolsery Devon EX39 5RF
General purpose agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-07-16
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A brief summary of Ashmansworthy in Devon

Property prices in Ashmansworthy show an average sale price of £287,363, 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 Ashmansworthy a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ashmansworthy includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kismeldon Meadows SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Culm Grasslands. 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 Ashmansworthy

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Ashmansworthy. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ashmansworthy may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ashmansworthy were full planning applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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