Woodacott, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodacott, Devon.
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About Woodacott
Woodacott is a quaint village located in Devon, England, situated less than a quarter mile west of Woodacott Cross, often considered part of the same community. The nearest shopping facilities are found in Holsworthy, approximately four miles to the south-west, making it essential for residents to consider transport and accessibility when researching planning applications in the area.
District: Thornbury
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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 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodacott.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodacott.
- 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 Woodacott based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Woodacott.
- - Land At The Platt Woodacott Devon
Extension to agricultural building for storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Oaklands Park Woodacott Cross Holsworthy Devon EX22 7BU
Replacement Dwelling in lieu of planning approval 1/0419/2025/FUL for barn conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Land At The Platt Woodacott Devon
Extension to existing shed to store straw
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Land Adjacent The Platt Woodacott Holsworthy Devon EX22 7BT
Erection of agricultural implement shed
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Woodacott in Devon
Woodacott is a quaint village located in Devon, England, situated less than a quarter mile west of Woodacott Cross, often considered part of the same community. The nearest shopping facilities are found in Holsworthy, approximately four miles to the south-west, making it essential for residents to consider transport and accessibility when researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Thornbury district.
Property prices in Woodacott 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 Woodacott a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodacott 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 Woodacott
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Woodacott. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 22 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woodacott may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 22 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woodacott were full planning applications (3), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Woodacott Cross planning applications
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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.