How long do planning decisions take near West Town (EX39)?

The average planning decision time near West Town (EX39) is 67 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 Town (EX39)?

The planning approval rate near West Town (EX39) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near West Town (EX39)?

The most common type of planning application near West Town (EX39) is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Town (EX39)?

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West Town (EX39), Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Town (EX39), Devon.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £274,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Torridge
Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
LSOA: Torridge 005C

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Town (EX39).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Town (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 West Town (EX39) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near West Town (EX39).

- Barn At Grid Reference 232778 121250 Woolsery Devon
Certificate of existing lawful use or operation to confirm commencement of planning approval 1/1221/2021/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of West Town (EX39) in Devon

West Town (EX39) is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in West Town (EX39) show an average sale price of £274,340, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in West Town (EX39) is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around West Town (EX39) includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Devon. 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 Town (EX39)

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near West Town (EX39). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Town (EX39) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 67 days on average, decisions near West Town (EX39) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near West Town (EX39) were amendments (1).

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