How long do planning decisions take near Halwill?

The average planning decision time near Halwill is 66 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 Halwill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Halwill?

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

How can I track planning applications near Halwill?

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Halwill, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Halwill, Devon.

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About Halwill

Halwill is a village and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, England, situated just off the A3079 road that connects Okehampton to Holsworthy. The nearby Halwill Junction adds to the area's accessibility, while the parish recorded a population of 930 in 2011, making it a small yet vibrant community. This context is valuable for those researching planning applications in the region, as it reflects both the local infrastructure and demographics.

Population: 922 (2021)

District: Torridge

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £388,316 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Torridge
Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
LSOA: Torridge 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Halwill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Halwill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Halwill.

- Land Adjacent To Byways Halwill Devon
Reserved matters application for Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for 4no. dwellings pursuant to application 1/0551/2021/OUT (Variation of condition 2 of planning approval 1/1036/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of Halwill in Devon

Property prices in Halwill show an average sale price of £388,316, 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 Halwill a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Halwill 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 Halwill

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Halwill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

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

At 66 days on average, decisions near Halwill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Halwill were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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