Longbridge, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longbridge, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Longbridge
Longbridge is an area in the south-west of Birmingham, England, situated close to the Worcestershire border. Historically part of Worcestershire, Longbridge has evolved into a significant location for planning applications, reflecting its development and growth within the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Plymouth
- Parliamentary constituency: Plymouth Moor View
- LSOA: Plymouth 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longbridge.
- 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 Longbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Longbridge.
- - Land To The West And South Of Gloucester Business Park Brockworth Gloucester Gloucestershire
Removal/variation of condition 50 of planning permission 05/10875/0827/FUL, which varied 01/10875/1124/OUT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2024-06-24
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A brief summary of Longbridge in Devon
Longbridge is an area in the south-west of Birmingham, England, situated close to the Worcestershire border. Historically part of Worcestershire, Longbridge has evolved into a significant location for planning applications, reflecting its development and growth within the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Longbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Longbridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Longbridge 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, Longbridge 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 Longbridge
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Longbridge. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Longbridge.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Longbridge were tree works (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.