How long do planning decisions take near Townsend?

The average planning decision time near Townsend is 80 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 Townsend?

The planning approval rate near Townsend is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Townsend?

The most common type of planning application near Townsend is listed building consent applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Townsend, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Townsend, Devon.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £406,136 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Devon
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
LSOA: North Devon 012D

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Townsend.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Townsend based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Townsend.

- Hillhead Barn Chittlehampton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9RG
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans), 3 (materials), 5 (garaging use) and 9 (access, parking and turning area) attached to planning permission 78569 (Demolition of agricultural building and erec
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-19
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- Rowan Cottage The Square Chittlehampton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9QW
Listed building consent to Increased pitch of the boot room /store
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-16
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- Hobbs Lea Chittlehampton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9PX
Application for a lawful development certificate for implementation of works carried out on site, of demolition of buildings, and drainage works pursuant to planning permission 74880 (Erection of 3 dw
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-03
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- Rowan Cottage The Square Chittlehampton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9QW
Listed building consent for demolition of sun room, extension to dwelling, erection of porch, replacement windows together with internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-02-20
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- The Vicarage Chittlehampton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9QL
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of felling of 1x Rowan (T2), crown lifting and removal of crossing branches of 1x Magnolia (T3) and removal of lowest limb (North side
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-12-23
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- Lower Biddacott Chittlehampton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9PY
Listed building works to replace the windows with hardwood timber framed windows with heritage ultra-thin vacuum glazing units in the exact design of the present windows, to be visually similar in all
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-07-24
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- Brimley Cottage Road From Biddacott Cross To Watergate Bridge Chittlehampton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9PY
Conversion of redundant stable to one holiday unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Townsend in Devon

Townsend is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Townsend show an average sale price of £406,136, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Townsend is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Townsend has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chittlehampton. 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.

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Planning Activity in Townsend

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Townsend. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Townsend maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Townsend were listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (1), tree works (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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