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19 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of South Molton · updated daily · North Devon District Council

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Planning in South Molton

Approved
90%
64 of 68 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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Around South Molton

Postcode districts

EX36 110 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North Devon District Council

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About South Molton

South Molton is a civil parish and market town located in the North Devon district of Devon, England, nestled along the banks of the River Mole. As of 2021, the town had a population of 6,225 residents, making it an important community for local planning and development applications in the region.

Property prices in South Molton show an average sale price of £293,760, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around South Molton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Molton 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 South Molton, 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, 92 planning applications were submitted near South Molton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (33), tree works (15), discharge of conditions (11). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near South Molton?
In the last 24 months, 92 planning applications were submitted near South Molton. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near South Molton?
The average planning decision time near South Molton 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 South Molton?
The planning approval rate near South Molton is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near South Molton?
The most common type of planning application near South Molton is full planning applications, with 33 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near South Molton?
You can search and track planning applications near South Molton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.