Landcross, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Landcross, Devon.
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About Landcross
Landcross is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, England, and holds the distinction of being the smallest parish in the county. Situated just south of Bideford, Landcross is bordered by several other parishes and features natural boundaries formed by the River Torridge and the River Yeo. With a population of 70 recorded in 2001, the area presents a unique opportunity for planning applications within its tranquil rural setting.
Population: 82 (2021)
District: Torridge
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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 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Landcross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Landcross.
- 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 Landcross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Landcross.
- - Agricultural Building At Grid Reference 246794 123513 Weare Giffard Devon
Prior notification for the change of use of agricultural building to 1 no. dwellinghouse and associated building operations under Class Q
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-06-24
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A brief summary of Landcross in Devon
Landcross is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, England, and holds the distinction of being the smallest parish in the county. Situated just south of Bideford, Landcross is bordered by several other parishes and features natural boundaries formed by the River Torridge and the River Yeo. With a population of 70 recorded in 2001, the area presents a unique opportunity for planning applications within its tranquil rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 82 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
Property prices in Landcross 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 Landcross a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Landcross includes 7 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, Landcross 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 Landcross
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Landcross. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Landcross.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Landcross were outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), other applications (1).
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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.
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