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Planning in Jack-in-the-Green

Approved
68%
13 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Jack-in-the-Green in the last 24 months, from East Devon District Council's planning register.

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About Jack-in-the-Green

Jack-in-the-Green, or Jack o' the Green, is a traditional English folk custom celebrated on May Day in Devon. The event features a participant donning a pyramidal or conical framework made of wicker or wood, adorned with lush foliage, while taking part in a lively procession accompanied by musicians. This vibrant celebration not only highlights local culture but may also influence planning applications related to events and festivities in the area.

Property prices in Jack-in-the-Green show an average sale price of £342,345, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Jack-in-the-Green 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Jack-in-the-Green, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Jack-in-the-Green. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (21), tree works (6), full planning applications (5). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Jack-in-the-Green?
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Jack-in-the-Green. The approval rate is 68%.
How long do planning decisions take near Jack-in-the-Green?
The average planning decision time near Jack-in-the-Green is 67 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 Jack-in-the-Green?
The planning approval rate near Jack-in-the-Green is 68%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Jack-in-the-Green?
The most common type of planning application near Jack-in-the-Green is discharge of conditions, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Jack-in-the-Green?
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