Littleham (EX39), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Littleham (EX39), Devon.
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About Littleham (EX39)
Littleham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Torridge district of north Devon, approximately 3 miles south of Bideford. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 446, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 462 (2021)
District: Torridge
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Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Littleham (EX39).
- 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 Littleham (EX39) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
85 planning applications found near Littleham (EX39).
- - Land At Grid Reference 243351 123501 Littleham Devon
Permission in Principle for construction of up to 3 dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 243695 123232 Littleham Devon
Discharge of conditions 3 and 5 of planning approval 1/0448/2025/FUL (Drainage and contamination)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 243695 123232 Littleham Devon
Erection of 1no. dwelling (Self build)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 243813 123405 Littleham Devon
Discharge of conditions 8 & 10 of planning approval 1/0122/2022/FUL (Contamination & CEMP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 243695 123232 Littleham Devon
Erection of 1no. dwelling (Self Build)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 243750 123359 Littleham Devon
Demolition of existing sheds, development of 5 new dwellings with access and external works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-12-03
View full details - - 1 Langerton Manor Littleham Bideford Devon EX39 5HN
Non-material amendment to planning approval 1/0421/2022/FUL (Garage Plans)
Status: Permitted | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - Middle Langdon Littleham Bideford Devon EX39 5HN
Replacement French Windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-08-14
View full details - - Coach House Littleham Bideford Devon EX39 5HN
Removal of existing single storey extension and erection of single and partial double storey extension with porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-11-17
View full details - - The Old Barn Shutta Farm Littleham Devon
Conversion of redundant agricultural buildings to form 2 no. dwellings (Variation of condition 2 of planning approval 1/0070/2022/FUL)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-01-06
View full details - - The Old Barn Shutta Farm Littleham Devon
Discharge of condition 5 of Planning Approval 1/0070/2022/FUL (Contamination)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2022-10-31
View full details - - Langerton Manor House Littleham Bideford Devon EX39 5HN
Demolition of shed and erection of double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2022-04-20
View full details - - Land At East Furlong Farm Littleham Devon
Proposed development of 3 dwellings and associated external works (Amended Plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2022-02-03
View full details - - Middle Langdon Littleham Bideford Devon EX39 5HN
Extension of existing porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Torridge | Date: 2022-01-28
View full details - - The Old Barn Littleham Devon
Conversion of redundant agricultural buildings to form 2 no. dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2022-01-24
View full details - - South View Littleham Bideford Devon EX39 5HW
Proposed side & rear extensions and detached workshop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2021-11-29
View full details - 1/0908/2021/FUH - Hoops Cottage Littleham Bideford Devon EX39 5HN
Proposed alterations to first floor dormer at the rear of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2021-08-03
View full details - - Hoops Cottage Littleham Bideford Devon EX39 5HN
Proposed alterations to first floor dormer at the rear of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2021-08-03
View full details - - Crealock Arms Littleham Bideford Devon EX39 5HN
Outline application with all matters reserved for the change of use from public house with owner's accommodation to 3 dwelling houses together with 2 additional dwellings in the domestic curtilage and
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Torridge | Date: 2020-11-10
View full details - - Gregorys Langdon Littleham Bideford Devon EX39 5HN
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of permission 1/0003/2019/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2020-05-01
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A brief summary of Littleham (EX39) in Devon
Littleham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Torridge district of north Devon, approximately 3 miles south of Bideford. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 446, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 462 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Littleham (EX39) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Littleham (EX39) includes 3 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 Littleham (EX39)
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Littleham (EX39). Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Littleham (EX39).
At 61 days on average, decisions near Littleham (EX39) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Littleham (EX39) were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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Related Planning Guides
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