How long do planning decisions take near Widewell?

The average planning decision time near Widewell is 65 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 Widewell?

The planning approval rate near Widewell is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Widewell?

The most common type of planning application near Widewell is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Widewell?

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Widewell, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Widewell, Devon.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £238,155 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Plymouth
Parliamentary constituency: Plymouth Moor View
LSOA: Plymouth 002E

Crime Statistics

68 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 31
other-theft: 9
criminal-damage-arson: 8
anti-social-behaviour: 6
other-crime: 6
public-order: 4
burglary: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Widewell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Widewell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Widewell.

- 26 Southway Lane Widewell Plymouth PL6 7DJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-03-25
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- 26 Southway Lane Widewell Plymouth PL6 7DJ
Non-material Amendment of 24/01190/FUL - solar panels and windows & doors adjusted.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2026-01-15
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- 26 Southway Lane Widewell Plymouth PL6 7DJ
Non-material Amendment: Amendments for simplification of roof and other construction for application 24/01190/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2025-07-22
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- 54 Southway Lane Widewell Plymouth PL6 7DL
Beech (T1) - Reduce the canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2024-06-26
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- 2 Wardour Walk Plymouth PL6 7ED
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Plymouth | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Widewell in Devon

Widewell is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Widewell show an average sale price of £238,155, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Widewell area recorded 68 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Widewell has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Widewell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Plymbridge Lane & Estover Road SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Tamar Valley. 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 Widewell

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Widewell. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Widewell.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Widewell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Widewell were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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