Holsworthy, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holsworthy, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
About Holsworthy
Holsworthy is a market town and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, England, approximately 36 miles west of Exeter. The town, which includes the village of Brandis Corner, is bordered to the west by the River Deer, a tributary of the River Tamar. As of the 2011 census, Holsworthy had a population of 2,641, which increased to an estimated 3,287 by 2019, making it a key area for potential planning applications.
Population: 3,471 (2021)
District: Torridge
Website: http://www.visitholsworthy.co.uk/info.php?in_id=10
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £348,854 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holsworthy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holsworthy.
- 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 Holsworthy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Holsworthy.
- - Land At Grid Reference 234298 103477 Underlane Holsworthy Devon
Non-material amendment to planning approval 1/0924/2024/REMM (Boundary Treatment)
Status: Undecided | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 234298 103477 Underlane Holsworthy Devon
Discharge of condition 19 of planning approval 1/0075/2020/OUTM (noise mitigation measures)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 234447 103423 Chapel Street Holsworthy Devon
Reserved matters application for Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for 2no. dwellings pursuant to application 1/1040/2022/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Waitrose Holsworthy Devon EX22 6BL
Discharge of condition 3 of planning approval 1/0570/2025/FUL (LEMP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 234298 103477 Underlane Holsworthy Devon
Discharge of conditions 5 (Highways), 16 (CMP), 17 (Demolition) and 20 (Drainage) of planning approval 1/0075/2020/OUTM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 3 Brighton Villas Chapel Street Holsworthy Devon EX22 6AS
Dormer to east elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 234275 103461 Underlane Holsworthy Devon
Non material amendment to planning approval 1/0923/2012/FULM - Change of roofing material on various plots
Status: Permitted | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Holsworthy in Devon
Holsworthy is a market town and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, England, approximately 36 miles west of Exeter. The town, which includes the village of Brandis Corner, is bordered to the west by the River Deer, a tributary of the River Tamar. As of the 2011 census, Holsworthy had a population of 2,641, which increased to an estimated 3,287 by 2019, making it a key area for potential planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 3,471 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
Property prices in Holsworthy show an average sale price of £348,854, 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 Holsworthy a particularly low-crime area.
Holsworthy has one conservation area within its boundaries: Holsworthy. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Holsworthy includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Holsworthy planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.visitholsworthy.co.uk/info.php?in_id=10. 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 Holsworthy
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Holsworthy. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 119 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 Holsworthy.
With an average of 119 days, decisions near Holsworthy take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Holsworthy were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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