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42 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Orchard Hill · updated daily · Torridge District Council

Planning in Orchard Hill

Approved
85%
34 of 39 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Orchard Hill in the last 24 months, from Torridge District Council's planning register.

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Around Orchard Hill

Postcode districts

EX39 241 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Torridge District Council

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About Orchard Hill

Orchard Hill is a settlement located in Devon, England. It sits within the Torridge district.

Property prices in Orchard Hill show an average sale price of £289,977, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Orchard Hill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Orchard Hill has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Orchard Hill 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Orchard Hill, 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, 69 planning applications were submitted near Orchard Hill. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (32), tree works (12), listed building and heritage (7).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Orchard Hill?
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Orchard Hill. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Orchard Hill?
The average planning decision time near Orchard Hill is 52 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Orchard Hill?
The planning approval rate near Orchard Hill is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Orchard Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Orchard Hill is full planning applications, with 32 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Orchard Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Orchard Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.