North Tawton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Tawton, Devon.
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Planning applications in North Tawton are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About North Tawton
North Tawton, a small town in Devon, England, lies along the River Taw and is governed by West Devon Council. As of the 2011 census, its population was 2,026, making it a quaint community with potential for local development and planning opportunities.
Population: 2,117 (2021)
District: West Devon
Website: http://www.northtawton.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £300,379 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: West Devon 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Tawton.
- 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 North Tawton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near North Tawton.
- - Ginger Beer Cottage 31 33 Essington Lane North Tawton EX20 2DS
Alterations to the two bathrooms on the first floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Clovehayes Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX
Change the external finish to the walls to a silicone coloured render
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 31-33 Ginger Beer Cottage Essington Lane North Tawton EX20 2DS
Installation of a wall-mounted EV charger on side of building, behind projecting chimney alongside the drive/parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Ginger Beer Cottage 31-33 Essington Lane North Tawton EX20 2DS
Listed Building Consent for installation of a wall-mounted EV charger on side of building, behind projecting chimney alongside the drive/parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - St Peters Church Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX
G003: x1 Rowan - remove dead branch on E aspect back to the main stem
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - North Tawton Memorial Park Barton Street North Tawton EX20 2HG
G0621: x6 Elm - remove, dead due to Dutch Elm. G0618: Leyand Cypress tag 5056 - remove to 10/20cm from ground level, poor condition.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Melhuishes 15 The Square North Tawton EX20 2EP
Householder application for single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Melhuishes 15 The Square North Tawton EX20 2EP
Listed Building Consent for single storey rear extension & bay window/door replacement with double glazing
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 2 The Old School House Exeter Street North Tawton EX20 2HB
T1: 2 x Lawson Cypress, identified as TG1 in 2OSH001-S211, dismantle & removal of both trees including stems to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Clovehayes Essington Road North Tawton EX20 2EX
Householder application for garage conversion, carport infill & enlargement
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - O/S 17 The Square North Tawton EX20 2EP
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus; installation of subtended headend sidepod onto existing BT cabinet
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Taddie Barn, 29 Essington Road, North Tawton, EX20 2DS
Change of use from Holiday Let to Residential use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Land At Ss 662 012 Cottles View North Tawton
Non material minor amendment to planning consent 1549/18/FUL (amendments to plots 213, 215, 216, 249, 250, 251 and 254 to allow formation of additional parking space to serve each dwelling)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of North Tawton in Devon
North Tawton, a small town in Devon, England, lies along the River Taw and is governed by West Devon Council. As of the 2011 census, its population was 2,026, making it a quaint community with potential for local development and planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,117 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.
Property prices in North Tawton show an average sale price of £300,379, 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 North Tawton a particularly low-crime area.
North Tawton has one conservation area within its boundaries: North Tawton. 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 North Tawton 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, North Tawton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.northtawton.com/. 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 North Tawton
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near North Tawton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near North Tawton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near North Tawton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near North Tawton were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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