How long do planning decisions take near Northlew?

The average planning decision time near Northlew is 169 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Northlew?

The most common type of planning application near Northlew is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Northlew?

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Northlew, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Northlew, Devon.

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About Northlew

Northlew is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Devon district of Devon, England. It encompasses the hamlets of West Kimber and East Kimber to the west and falls within the Lew Valley electoral ward. As of the 2011 census, Northlew had a population of 2,024, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications.

Population: 782 (2021)

District: West Devon

Website: http://www.northlew.com/

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £300,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
LSOA: West Devon 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Northlew.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northlew.

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 Northlew based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Northlew.

- Development Site at SX 502 991 Crowden Northlew
Outline residential application with all matters reserved except access for up to 20 dwellings including 30% affordable dwellings (resubmission of 4083/21/OPA)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-01-05
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A brief summary of Northlew in Devon

Property prices in Northlew show an average sale price of £300,439, 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 Northlew a particularly low-crime area.

Northlew has one conservation area within its boundaries: Northlew. 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 Northlew includes 4 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, Northlew planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.northlew.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 Northlew

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Northlew. The average decision time was 169 days.

With an average of 169 days, decisions near Northlew take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Northlew were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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