St Peters Church Strand Lane Ashford Devon EX31 4BY
Publicity Period
81576
Description
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown lift and crown reduction of 1x Yew (Taxus)
5.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#131 of 282
Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.
North Devon ranks #173 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
North Devon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #38 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #16 of 282
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #173 of 282
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #217 of 282
87%
Minor dwellings approved
233 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
37 decided
963
Total decisions
60 refused in 2025