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Planning in Northlew

Only 2 decisions near Northlew in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Northlew in the last 24 months, from South Hams District Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 782 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Devon district.

Property prices in Northlew show an average sale price of £319,920, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Northlew a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Northlew has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Northlew 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.northlew.com/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Northlew, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Northlew.

The most common types were full planning applications (1), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Northlew?
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Northlew.
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 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Northlew?
You can search and track planning applications near Northlew on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.