How long do planning decisions take near Creacombe?

The average planning decision time near Creacombe is 54 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 Creacombe?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Creacombe?

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

How can I track planning applications near Creacombe?

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Creacombe, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Creacombe, Devon.

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Planning applications in Creacombe are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Creacombe

Creacombe is a quaint village located in the North Devon district of England, now part of the parish of Rackenford. Situated about 9.4 miles southwest of Tiverton and easily accessible via the A361 road, Creacombe had a population of just 52 in 1961. The village was officially merged with Rackenford on April 1, 1986, marking the end of its status as a civil parish.

District: Rackenford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £304,332 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
LSOA: Mid Devon 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Creacombe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Creacombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Creacombe in Devon

Property prices in Creacombe show an average sale price of £304,332, 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 Creacombe a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Creacombe

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Creacombe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

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

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Creacombe were outline applications (1).

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