How long do planning decisions take near Lifton?

The average planning decision time near Lifton is 45 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lifton?

The most common type of planning application near Lifton is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lifton?

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Lifton, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lifton, Devon.

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About Lifton

Lifton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Devon, South West England, situated near the confluence of the rivers Wolf and Lyd, just 1¼ miles south of the A30 trunk road and close to the Devon-Cornwall border. It falls within the electoral ward of Thrushel, which had a population of 1,680 at the 2011 census, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development in the region.

Population: 1,239 (2021)

District: West Devon

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £412,384 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
LSOA: West Devon 004D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lifton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lifton.

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 Lifton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lifton.

- 22 Arundell Gardens Lifton PL16 0DW
Householder application to add feather edge fencing to a current concrete boundary wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-16
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A brief summary of Lifton in Devon

Property prices in Lifton show an average sale price of £412,384, 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 Lifton a particularly low-crime area.

Lifton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lifton. 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 Lifton 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.

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Planning Activity in Lifton

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Lifton. The average decision time was 45 days.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lifton were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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