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Planning in Lapford

Only 6 decisions near Lapford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lapford in the last 24 months, from Mid Devon District Council's planning register.

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About Lapford

Lapford is a village and civil parish located in Mid Devon, England, with a population of 990 as of the 2021 census, showing a notable recovery from 867 in 2011. It falls within the Taw Valley ward, which had a total population of 1,629 at the last census. This demographic information may be relevant for those researching planning applications or community development in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,118 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Devon district.

Property prices in Lapford show an average sale price of £336,328, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lapford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lapford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lapford has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lapford 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 Lapford, 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, 7 planning applications were submitted near Lapford.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lapford?
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Lapford.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lapford?
The most common type of planning application near Lapford is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lapford?
You can search and track planning applications near Lapford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.