Bulkworthy, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bulkworthy, Devon.
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Planning applications in Bulkworthy are administered by Torridge District Council. View the full Torridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bulkworthy
Bulkworthy is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, approximately 9 miles southwest of Great Torrington, nestled along the River Torridge. With a small population of 83 as per the 2001 census, Bulkworthy is steeped in history, being recorded in the Domesday Book as Buchesworde, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications in this picturesque part of Devon.
Population: 83 (2021)
District: Torridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £348,854 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bulkworthy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bulkworthy.
- 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 Bulkworthy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
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A brief summary of Bulkworthy in Devon
Bulkworthy is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, approximately 9 miles southwest of Great Torrington, nestled along the River Torridge. With a small population of 83 as per the 2001 census, Bulkworthy is steeped in history, being recorded in the Domesday Book as Buchesworde, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications in this picturesque part of Devon. The settlement has a population of approximately 83 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
Property prices in Bulkworthy show an average sale price of £348,854, 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 Bulkworthy a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bulkworthy includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mambury and Stowford Moors SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bulkworthy 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 Bulkworthy
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Bulkworthy.
The most common application types near Bulkworthy were other applications (1).
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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.