Newton St Petrock, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newton St Petrock, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Newton St Petrock are administered by Torridge District Council. View the full Torridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Newton St Petrock
Newton St Petrock is a civil and ecclesiastical parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, covering around 1,500 acres (6.1 km²). As of the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 163 residents, making it a small but significant community within the region. This rural location may be of interest for planning applications, particularly for developments that align with local needs and the preservation of its character.
Population: 212 (2021)
District: Torridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £364,835 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newton St Petrock.
- 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 Newton St Petrock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Newton St Petrock.
- - Linney Park Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LR
Discharge of condition 6 of planning approval 1/0850/2023/FUL (Landscaping)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-09-20
View full details - - Linney Park Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LR
Alterations to existing dwelling and conversion of garage to no.1 holiday let (affecting a public right of way)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-08-28
View full details - - Hockwell Cross Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LS
Discharge of conditions 3 and 4 of planning approval 1/0492/2018/FUL (Roofing and window materials)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2021-07-28
View full details - - Slew Farm Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LR
Retrospective application for an agricultural building to house biomass boilers for grain drying
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2019-09-11
View full details - - Hockwell Cross Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LS
Replacement of dwelling following loss due to fire, including demolition of remaining structure
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2018-05-11
View full details - - South Hockwell Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LS
Proposed two storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2017-09-27
View full details - - Land At South Hockwill (part Of East Hole Farm) Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LW
Discharge of condition 4 of application 1/1322/2014/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2016-02-16
View full details - - Land At South Hockwill (part Of East Hole Farm) Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LW
Proposed change of use of land from agricultural to garden area in association with two approved barn conversions - amended red edge
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2014-12-17
View full details - - Barn At Grid Reference 241372 112444 Newton St Petrock Devon
Change of use of 2 agricultural buildings to dwellings (Class MB (a) & (b)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2014-04-29
View full details - - Slew Farm Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LR
Proposed Grain Store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2014-03-10
View full details - - Slew Farm Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LR
Erection of Grain Store
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2014-01-22
View full details - - 4 Oakfield Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LP
Extension and alterations to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2013-05-31
View full details - - Hidget Fields Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LR
Removal of condition 3 of planning application 1/2038/1989 (Agricultural occupancy condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2013-04-23
View full details - - Orchard House Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LR
Proposed private covered swimming pool
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2011-08-11
View full details - - Hidget Fields Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LR
Removal of condition 3 (agricultural occupancy condition) for planning approval 1/2038/89 - Affecting a public right of way
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2011-04-19
View full details - - Old Rectory Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LR
Application to vary conditions 1,3 and 4 of Planning consent 1/1247/2009/FUL for Infill of existing courtyard. New garage block and link to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2010-07-23
View full details - - Old Rectory Newton St Petrock Holsworthy Devon EX22 7LR
Infill of existing courtyard. New garage block and link to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2009-12-18
View full details - - Old Rectory Newton St Petrock Devon EX22 7LR
Extension to dwelling and demolition and replacement of garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2009-10-07
View full details - - Slew Farm Newton St Petrock Devon EX22 7LR
Dutch Barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2009-04-24
View full details - - Slew Farm Newton St Petrock Holsworthy EX22 7LR
Conversion of redundant farm buildings and extension to provide dependants annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2007-07-24
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A brief summary of Newton St Petrock in Devon
Newton St Petrock is a civil and ecclesiastical parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, covering around 1,500 acres (6.1 km²). As of the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 163 residents, making it a small but significant community within the region. This rural location may be of interest for planning applications, particularly for developments that align with local needs and the preservation of its character. The settlement has a population of approximately 212 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
Property prices in Newton St Petrock show an average sale price of £364,835, 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 Newton St Petrock a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Newton St Petrock includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Newton St Petrock 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 Newton St Petrock
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Newton St Petrock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Newton St Petrock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Newton St Petrock slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Newton St Petrock were discharge of conditions (1).
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