How long do planning decisions take near Highworthy?

The average planning decision time near Highworthy is 53 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 Highworthy?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Highworthy?

The most common type of planning application near Highworthy is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Highworthy?

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Highworthy, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Highworthy, Devon.

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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 009D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Highworthy.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Highworthy based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Highworthy.

- Four Winds Shebbear Beaworthy Devon EX21 5SS
Certificate of existing lawful use for a sui-generis mixed use of agricultural land as garden area and installation of hard standing and general industrial storage building (B8 use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-01-27
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- MSW Engineering Shebbear Devon EX21 5SN
Erection of a two storey extension to expand the workshop and provide offices, toilets, stores service counter and erection of a separate open fronted storage building (Variation to condition 2 of Pla
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Highworthy in Devon

Highworthy is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Highworthy 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 Highworthy a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Highworthy. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

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

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Highworthy were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), amendments (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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