How long do planning decisions take near Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery?

The average planning decision time near Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery 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 Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery?

The planning approval rate near Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery?

The most common type of planning application near Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery?

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Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery are administered by North Devon District Council. View the full North Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Devon
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
LSOA: North Devon 011D

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery.

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 Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery in Devon

Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Neighbourhood safety in Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery 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 Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery. 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 Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Woolfardisworthy or Woolsery were amendments (1).

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