Monkleigh, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Monkleigh, Devon.
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About Monkleigh
Monkleigh is a quaint village and parish located in north Devon, England, approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Great Torrington and 3.5 miles southeast of Bideford. It falls within the Monkleigh and Littleham electoral ward and had a population of 1,488 at the 2011 census. This charming area may be of interest to those researching planning applications due to its community dynamics and proximity to larger towns.
Population: 331 (2021)
District: Torridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Monkleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Monkleigh.
- 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 Monkleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Monkleigh.
- - Land At Grid Reference 245663 120779 Monkleigh Devon
Non Material amendment of planning approval 1/0571/2020/OUT - Condition 15
Status: Permitted | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Monkleigh House Monkleigh Bideford Devon EX39 5JR
Felling of 2no. beech trees covered by TPO/0007/2009
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-12-02
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A brief summary of Monkleigh in Devon
Monkleigh is a quaint village and parish located in north Devon, England, approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Great Torrington and 3.5 miles southeast of Bideford. It falls within the Monkleigh and Littleham electoral ward and had a population of 1,488 at the 2011 census. This charming area may be of interest to those researching planning applications due to its community dynamics and proximity to larger towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 331 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
Property prices in Monkleigh show an average sale price of £274,340, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Monkleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Monkleigh 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, Monkleigh 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 Monkleigh
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Monkleigh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 16 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Monkleigh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 16 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Monkleigh were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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