What is the planning approval rate near Throwleigh?

The planning approval rate near Throwleigh is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Throwleigh?

The most common type of planning application near Throwleigh is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Throwleigh, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Throwleigh, Devon.

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About Throwleigh

Throwleigh is a quaint village and civil parish in West Devon, situated 3 miles from Chagford and 6 miles from Okehampton. The parish includes the hamlets of Wonson, Providence, and Murchington, collectively home to around 350 residents. This picturesque area may present various planning opportunities for developers and local authorities alike.

Population: 321 (2021) · Elevation: 243m

District: West Devon

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £300,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
LSOA: West Devon 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Throwleigh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Throwleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Throwleigh.

- Church House, Throwleigh, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2HU
T1 Beech (Fagus Sylvatica) remove to ground level A single stemmed specimen that is growing towards the property due to an adjacent multi stemmed Beech(T2) The trees root system is pushing the stone w
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-03-21
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- Little Phantasy, Throwleigh, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2HU
T1, Beech: Crown thinning to remove up to 30% of trees total leaf-bearing area. T2, Holly: Reduce height by up to 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-01-24
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A brief summary of Throwleigh in Devon

Throwleigh sits at an elevation of 243 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Throwleigh show an average sale price of £300,439, 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 Throwleigh a particularly low-crime area.

Throwleigh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Throwleigh. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Throwleigh includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Dartmoor SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dartmoor; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. 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 Throwleigh

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Throwleigh. Of these, 67% were approved.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Throwleigh.

The most common application types near Throwleigh were tree works (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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