How long do planning decisions take near Harcombe Bottom?

The average planning decision time near Harcombe Bottom is 83 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 Harcombe Bottom?

The planning approval rate near Harcombe Bottom is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Harcombe Bottom?

The most common type of planning application near Harcombe Bottom is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Harcombe Bottom?

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Harcombe Bottom, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Harcombe Bottom, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

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

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £531,580 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 023C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Harcombe Bottom.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Harcombe Bottom based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Harcombe Bottom in Devon

Harcombe Bottom is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Harcombe Bottom show an average sale price of £531,580, 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 Harcombe Bottom a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Harcombe Bottom includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon, Dorset. 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, Harcombe Bottom 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 Harcombe Bottom

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Harcombe Bottom. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Harcombe Bottom.

The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Harcombe Bottom were outline applications (2).

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