Waytown (EX39), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Waytown (EX39), Devon.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 003C
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Waytown (EX39).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waytown (EX39).
- 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 Waytown (EX39) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Waytown (EX39).
- - Limebury Farm Horns Cross Bideford Devon EX39 5QG
Replacement of mobile chicken shed with general purpose agricultural building for hay and implements and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land At Limebury Farm Parkham Devon
Construction of a 6.5 MW solar farm including substations, inverters, maintenance tracks, security fencing and cameras (Variation of conditions 2 & 8 of planning approval 1/1096/2022/FULM)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 236434 122315 Horns Cross Devon
Non-Material amendment to planning approval 1/1096/2022/FULM
Status: Undecided | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-03-28
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A brief summary of Waytown (EX39) in Devon
Waytown (EX39) is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Neighbourhood safety in Waytown (EX39) is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Waytown (EX39) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bucks Mills. 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 Waytown (EX39) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hobby to Peppercombe SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Devon; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Tintagel-Marsland-Clovelly Coast. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Waytown (EX39) 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.
Planning Activity in Waytown (EX39)
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Waytown (EX39). Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
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 Waytown (EX39).
The average decision period of 82 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 Waytown (EX39) were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.