Northcott (PL15), Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Northcott (PL15), Devon.

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About Northcott (PL15)

Northcott is a quaint civil parish located in the far west of Devon, approximately seven miles south of Holsworthy, within the Torridge district. Nestled near the River Tamar, which marks the boundary with Cornwall, Northcott's population has dwindled from 60 in 1901 to just 26 in 2001. While it operates as a separate parish for administrative purposes, it is ecclesiastically linked to the parish of Boyton in Cornwall, reflecting its historical shifts between counties.

Population: 32 (2021)

District: Torridge

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £405,155 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Cornwall
• Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
• LSOA: Cornwall 005G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Northcott (PL15).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northcott (PL15).

• 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 Northcott (PL15) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Northcott (PL15).

1. - Mount Pleasant Boyton Launceston Devon PL15 9RG
   Two-storey extension to dwelling (affecting Public Right of Way)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2018-11-12
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2. - Boyton Mill Boyton Launceston Devon PL15 9RG
   Discharge of condition 3 on approval 1/0948/2015/FUL
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2015-12-07
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3. - Boyton Mill Boyton Launceston Devon PL15 9RG
   Conversion of Mill to create residential annexe resubmission of 1/1339/2014/FUL (Affecting a Public Right of Way)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2015-09-14
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4. - Boyton Mill Boyton Launceston Devon PL15 9RG
   Conversion of Mill to create residential annexe resubmission of 1/1343/2014/LBC (Affecting a Public Right of Way)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Torridge | Date: 2015-09-14
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5. - Mount Pleasant Boyton Launceston Devon PL15 9RG
   Barn conversion to residential C3 use under part 3 class Q parts (a) and (b)
   Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2015-05-28
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6. - Boyton Mill Boyton Launceston Devon PL15 9RG
   Conversion of mill to create residential annexe (Affecting a Public Right of Way)
   Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2014-12-22
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7. - Boyton Mill Boyton Launceston Devon PL15 9RG
   Conversion of mill to create residential annexe (Affecting a Public Right of Way)
   Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Torridge | Date: 2014-12-22
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8. - Hayloft Barn Northcott Launceston Devon PL15 9RQ
   Single storey rear extension
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2014-11-18
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9. - Lower Northcott Farm Northcott Launceston Devon PL15 9RQ
   Extension to agricultural building.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2013-01-21
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10. - Lower Northcott Farm Boyton Launceston PL15 9RQ
    Erection of two farm buildings - 2 x 60 ft. by 45 ft. buildings for stock
    Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2005-07-20
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11. - Lower Northcott Boyton Launceston Cornwall PL15 9RQ
    Storage for farm material and machinery
    Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2005-07-11
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A brief summary of Northcott (PL15) in Devon

Northcott is a quaint civil parish located in the far west of Devon, approximately seven miles south of Holsworthy, within the Torridge district. Nestled near the River Tamar, which marks the boundary with Cornwall, Northcott's population has dwindled from 60 in 1901 to just 26 in 2001. While it operates as a separate parish for administrative purposes, it is ecclesiastically linked to the parish of Boyton in Cornwall, reflecting its historical shifts between counties. The settlement has a population of approximately 32 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.

Property prices in Northcott (PL15) show an average sale price of £405,155, 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 Northcott (PL15) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Northcott (PL15) includes 17 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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