How long do planning decisions take near East Anstey?

The average planning decision time near East Anstey is 50 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 East Anstey?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near East Anstey?

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

How can I track planning applications near East Anstey?

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East Anstey, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Anstey, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in East Anstey are administered by North Devon District Council. View the full North Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About East Anstey

East Anstey is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the North Devon district of England, renowned for its designation as an area of 'Great Landscape Value.' The village, part of the South Molton Deanery, features the Grade II listed Church of St Michael, which boasts a historic 15th-century tower and south porch, although it underwent significant rebuilding in 1871. This charming locale offers potential insights for planning applications, particularly concerning its protected landscape and heritage sites.

Population: 236 (2021)

District: North Devon

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Anstey.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 East Anstey based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of East Anstey in Devon

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around East Anstey includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. 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 East Anstey

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near East Anstey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

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

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near East Anstey 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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