Eckworthy, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eckworthy, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Eckworthy 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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eckworthy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eckworthy.
- 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 Eckworthy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Eckworthy.
- - Milford Farm Buckland Brewer Bideford Devon EX39 5NF
Agricultural storage building
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Barn At Grid Reference 240600 117629 Buckland Brewer Devon
Demolition of existing agricultural building and erection of dwelling in lieu of approval 1/0742/2024/FUL. Rose in the Grove. (Variation of Condition 2 of planning approval 1/1049/2024/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Agricultural Building At Grid Reference 241006 117758 Buckland Brewer Devon
Replacement dwelling and retention of a reduced size barn following the approval of the erection of replacement dwelling (1/1141/2023/FUL) (Variation of condition 2 of planning approval 1/0158/2024/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-05-10
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A brief summary of Eckworthy in Devon
Eckworthy is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Eckworthy show an average sale price of £274,340, 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 Eckworthy a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Eckworthy includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thorne and Doves Moors SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 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, Eckworthy 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 Eckworthy
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Eckworthy. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Eckworthy may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Eckworthy were full planning applications (3), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% 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.