Search Lydford planning applications
15 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Lydford · updated daily · Devon County Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Heatherlands, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4AUAwaiting decisionErection of outbuilding to rear of dwellingCertificate of Lawfulness for a proposed developmentReceived week of 12 Oct 20260324/26
- Heatherlands, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4AUApprovedDemolition of single storey timber stablePrior NotificationReceived week of 17 Aug 20260261/26
- OATEN HILLS, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4BHApprovedT1 - Silver Birch - Crown raise lowest lateral branch on southern aspect over carriageway to achieve a clearance of 5.5m from ground level to highways specifications. T2 - Monterey Pine - Crown raise lowest lateral branch on southern aspect over carriageway to achieve a clearance of 5.5m from ground level to highways specifications.Works to Trees in conservation areaReceived week of 27 Jul 202626/0062
- SEWAGE WORKS, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4BHApprovedCrown lift Beech trees growing within English Heritage boundary at Lydford CastleWorks to Trees in conservation areaReceived 6 Jul 202626/0055
- AVALON, 13 Hawthorn Park, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4BDApprovedT1 beech - fell to ground level. Tree is growing out of a high stone wall. There has been brick shift below the root plate under the tree. The tree is situated between two propertiesWorks to Trees in conservation areaReceived 18 Jun 202626/0052
Planning in Lydford
Only 6 decisions near Lydford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lydford in the last 24 months, from Devon County Council's planning register.
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Around Lydford
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EX20 202 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Devon County Council
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About Lydford
Lydford, also known as Lidford, is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Devon, approximately seven miles north of Tavistock on the edges of Dartmoor. Spanning an expansive area of 50,000 acres, Lydford had a population of 370 as of the 2021 census, making it a small yet vibrant community within the West Devon district, relevant for those considering planning applications in this scenic region. The settlement has a population of approximately 370 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.
Property prices in Lydford show an average sale price of £319,920, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lydford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lydford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Lydford has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lydford 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lydford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Lydford.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), outline applications (1).