How long do planning decisions take near Liftondown?

The average planning decision time near Liftondown is 28 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 Liftondown?

The planning approval rate near Liftondown is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Liftondown?

The most common type of planning application near Liftondown is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Liftondown?

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Liftondown, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Liftondown, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Liftondown are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Liftondown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Liftondown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Liftondown.

- Land At Sx 369 854, Liftondown
Application for Permission in Principle for erection of a dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-04-19
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- The Cottage, Liftondown, PL16 0DB
Advertisement consent to install 2x sign boards (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Liftondown in Devon

Liftondown is a settlement located in Devon, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Liftondown a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Liftondown includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Liftondown

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Liftondown. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 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 Liftondown.

The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Liftondown were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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