How long do planning decisions take near Romansleigh?

The average planning decision time near Romansleigh is 28 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 Romansleigh?

The planning approval rate near Romansleigh is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Romansleigh?

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

How can I track planning applications near Romansleigh?

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Romansleigh, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Romansleigh, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Romansleigh are administered by North Devon District Council. View the full North Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Romansleigh

Romansleigh is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Devon, England, bordered by Mariansleigh, Meshaw, Chulmleigh, and King's Nympton. As of the 2001 census, the population was recorded at 98, a decline from 155 in 1901. The parish features a notable church dedicated to Saint Rumon, which was entirely rebuilt in 1868, marking an important aspect of the village's heritage for potential planning considerations.

Population: 102 (2021)

District: North Devon

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £347,348 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Devon
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
LSOA: North Devon 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Romansleigh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Romansleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Romansleigh in Devon

Property prices in Romansleigh show an average sale price of £347,348, 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 Romansleigh a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Romansleigh 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.

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Planning Activity in Romansleigh

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Romansleigh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.

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

The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Romansleigh were outline applications (1).

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