Diddywell, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Diddywell, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Diddywell are administered by Torridge District Council. View the full Torridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Diddywell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Diddywell.
- 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 Diddywell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Diddywell.
- - The Posting House Honey Street Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1DL
Creation of annex for a dependant relative
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Land At Pitt Hill Appledore Devon
Non-material amendment to planning approval 1/0652/2022/FULM
Status: Undecided | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 245926 129921 Pitt Lane Appledore Devon
Discharge of condition 3 and 11(D) of planning approval 1/0652/2022/FULM (Phasing Plan and Compound Plan)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Atlantis House Churchill Way Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1DB
Single storey extension and alterations to existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 17 Estuary View Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1XZ
Proposed conversion of integral garage to provide additional habitable accommodation and construction of single garage to side of dwelling (Variation of condition 2 of planning approval 1/0572/2021/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land At Pitt Hill Appledore Devon
Discharge of condition 14 of planning approval 1/0652/2022/FULM (Materials)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 15 Kimberley Park Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1GQ
Replacement single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - River View Bidna Lane Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1NU
Retrospective creation of vehicular access, including installation of gates, wall, fence, and hedgebank; the partial removal of the unauthorised boundary wall and fencing; closing of the existing vehi
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 14A Cross Street Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1BS
Replacement windows & doors, installation of PV array & air source heat pump and part conversion of garage to kitchen dining room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-02-16
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A brief summary of Diddywell in Devon
Diddywell is a settlement located in Devon, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Diddywell a particularly low-crime area.
Diddywell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Appledore, Northam. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Diddywell includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI, Northam Burrows SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Devon. 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, Diddywell 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 Diddywell
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Diddywell. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Diddywell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Diddywell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Diddywell were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 65% 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.