How long do planning decisions take near Rickard's Down?

The average planning decision time near Rickard's Down is 86 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 Rickard's Down?

The planning approval rate near Rickard's Down is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rickard's Down?

The most common type of planning application near Rickard's Down is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rickard's Down?

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Rickard's Down, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rickard's Down, Devon.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £274,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Torridge
Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
LSOA: Torridge 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rickard's Down.

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 Rickard's Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Rickard's Down.

- Land At Grid Reference 242690 127022 Abbotsham Devon
Reserved matters application for Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for 1no. dwelling pursuant to application 1/0306/2025/OUT (Self-build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-03-04
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A brief summary of Rickard's Down in Devon

Rickard's Down is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Rickard's Down show an average sale price of £274,340, 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 Rickard's Down a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Rickard's Down includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mermaid's Pool to Rowden Gut SSSI, Westward Ho! Cliffs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Devon. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Rickard's Down

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Rickard's Down. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rickard's Down may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Rickard's Down were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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