How long do planning decisions take near Hartley?

The average planning decision time near Hartley is 56 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 Hartley?

The planning approval rate near Hartley is 65%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hartley?

The most common type of planning application near Hartley is tree works applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hartley?

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Hartley, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hartley, Devon.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £238,155 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Plymouth
Parliamentary constituency: Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
LSOA: Plymouth 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hartley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hartley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Hartley.

- 7 Lockington Avenue Plymouth PL3 5QR
Condition Discharge: Condition 4 (Electrical Vehicle Charging Provision) of application 25/00946/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-10-31
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- 11 Hopton Close Plymouth PL6 5JJ
(T1) Oak - reduce lateral spreads to leave 10 metre crown radius.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-10-28
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- 44 Burnett Road Plymouth PL6 5BH
Sycamore - Remove 3m from top and 1-2m from sides leaving a height of 13m and width of 7m
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-10-22
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- 93 Beaumaris Road Plymouth PL3 5SA
Demolition of rear garage/store and erection of single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-06-16
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- 4 Wardlow Close Plymouth PL6 5PX
Oak tree- Tree Works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-02-07
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- Manadon Roundabout Plymouth
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for ground investigation surveys adjacent to the A38 trunk road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-02-04
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- 352 St Peters Road Plymouth PL5 3DR
Front hardstand (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Hartley in Devon

Hartley is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Hartley show an average sale price of £238,155, 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 Hartley a particularly low-crime area.

Hartley has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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Planning Activity in Hartley

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Hartley. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Hartley.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hartley were tree works (14), outline applications (11), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 15 applications
Refused: 4 applications
Withdrawn: 4 applications
Awaiting decision: 7 applications

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