Horwood, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horwood, Devon.
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About Horwood
Horwood is a quaint village located in the North Devon district of England, approximately 4 miles east of Bideford. Once a civil parish with a population of 79 in 1961, it has since been incorporated into the parish of Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey following its merger on 1 April 1986. This charming locality offers a unique blend of rural character and community, making it an interesting area for planning applications.
District: Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horwood.
- 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 Horwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Horwood.
- - The Forge Horwood EX39 4PB
Listed Building Consent for partial demolition of conservatory & single storey rear extension and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - The Forge Track Past Church Farm Horwood EX39 4PB
Partial demolition of conservatory & single storey rear extension and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-01-23
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A brief summary of Horwood in Devon
Horwood is a quaint village located in the North Devon district of England, approximately 4 miles east of Bideford. Once a civil parish with a population of 79 in 1961, it has since been incorporated into the parish of Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey following its merger on 1 April 1986. This charming locality offers a unique blend of rural character and community, making it an interesting area for planning applications. It sits within the Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey district.
Property prices in Horwood show an average sale price of £274,340, 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 Horwood a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Horwood 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 Horwood
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Horwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 158 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Horwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 158 days, decisions near Horwood take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Horwood were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.