How long do planning decisions take near Lower Lovacott?

The average planning decision time near Lower Lovacott is 75 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 Lower Lovacott?

The planning approval rate near Lower Lovacott is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Lovacott?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Lovacott is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Lovacott?

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Lower Lovacott, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Lovacott, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lower Lovacott are administered by North Devon District Council. View the full North Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Devon
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
LSOA: North Devon 012F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Lovacott.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lower Lovacott based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Lower Lovacott in Devon

Lower Lovacott is a settlement located in Devon, England.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Lovacott 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 Lower Lovacott

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Lower Lovacott. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Lovacott may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Lower Lovacott were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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