How long do planning decisions take near Colscott?

The average planning decision time near Colscott is 79 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 Colscott?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Colscott?

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

How can I track planning applications near Colscott?

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Colscott, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Colscott, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Torridge
Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
LSOA: Torridge 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Colscott.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Colscott based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Colscott.

- Agricultural Building At Grid Reference 236280 114737 West Putford Devon
Demolition of existing barn and erection of 1no. dwelling in lieu of Class Q approval 1/0164/2023/AGMB (Variation of Condition 2 of planning approval 1/0711/2023/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-03-05
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A brief summary of Colscott in Devon

Colscott is a settlement located in Devon, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Colscott a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Colscott

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Colscott. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

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

The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Colscott 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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