How long do planning decisions take near West Putford?

The average planning decision time near West Putford is 79 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 West Putford?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near West Putford?

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

How can I track planning applications near West Putford?

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West Putford, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Putford, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Putford are administered by Torridge District Council. View the full Torridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About West Putford

West Putford is a quaint civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, England, approximately 8.5 miles north of Holsworthy. Surrounded by several other parishes, including East Putford and Woolfardisworthy, it has a small population of 181 as recorded in 2001. The area features historical landmarks such as the 13th-century Kismeldon Bridge and tumuli that indicate early human settlement, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications and local heritage.

Population: 213 (2021)

District: Torridge

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £348,854 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Torridge
Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
LSOA: Torridge 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Putford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 West Putford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of West Putford in Devon

Property prices in West Putford show an average sale price of £348,854, 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 West Putford a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around West Putford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kismeldon Meadows SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Culm Grasslands. 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 West Putford

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near West Putford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

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

The average decision period of 79 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 West Putford were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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