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North Devon planning applications
2,338 applications. 96% approved. 55 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,338 planning applications from North Devon. 1,151 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 96% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
North Devon takes a median of 55 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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82224 Decided
Kendon Farm (Land off Crow Lane) Nomansland Tiverton Devon EX16 8QW
Prior notification for construction of a slurry lagoon
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82222 Decided
Land to rear of North Terrace Bickington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2JR
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of the felling of 1x Eucalyptus (T1) and 1x Willow (T2)
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82199 Granted
Land at Wilderbrook Way Mullacott Industrial Estate Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8PL
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 61914 (erection of seven industrial units) in respect of amended footpath width to the East of the site
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82214 Decided
Land Adjacent to Lagoon View Yelland Barnstaple EX31 3EX
Residential development comprising of 160 dwellings together with the formation of access, a community building, the creation of public open space and associated infrastructure
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82207 Decided
24 West Meadow Road Braunton Devon EX33 1EB
Single storey rear extension including associated works
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82203 Decided
Land south of Birch Road and east of Harford Way Landkey Devon
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 5 (Specification details of the Historic Information Board) attached to planning permission 79585 Reserved matters application for the construction of 150 dwellings, public open space (including play space), pedestrian, cycle and vehicular links, drainage works, landscaping and associated infrastructure (Outline planning permission 78635 - Variation of condition 2 (plans) 24 (policy) attached to planning permission 72820 (Outline application for up to 150 dwellings including access)(Appearance, landscaping, layout & scale reserved) to allow for transport & policy changes) & the discharge of conditions 4, 5,7,8,10,11,12,18,24,30,31, and 33.
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82201 Decided
Pilton Bluecoat Academy Abbey Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JU
Installation of Air Source Heat Pumps
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82202 Decided
Yellaton Cottage Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0PA
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing works carried out under planning permission 77832 (Erection of a Barn no.5) to ensure the permission remains extant
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82200 Decided
Higher Shutescombe Cottage Higher Shutescombe Farm Charles Brayford Barnstaple Devon EX32 7PU
Erection of two-storey extension and garden room, internal alterations and associated works
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82197 Decided
Craigwell North Morte Road Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7ED
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 6 (Construction Management Plan) attached to planning permission 79020 Demolition of existing buildings and erection of replacement dwelling
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82194 Decided
The Old Brewery House The Square Chittlehampton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9QL
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown reduction of 1x Bay Tree
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82192 Decided
Reservoir at Hammetts Lane Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon
Conversion of redundant water reservoir to a dwelling
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82188 Decided
The Cider House Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QB
Demolition of a conservatory and erection of a single storey extension together with associated works
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82193 Decided
Open Space Adelaide Terrace Ilfracombe Devon
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of repollarding Sycamore Tree group (G1) and the felling of 4x Cherry Trees (T1, T2, T3, T4)
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82187 Decided
2 Brannams Square Barnstaple Devon EX32 8QB
Listed Building Consent for further works to building to faciltate change of use to x2 flats as previously approved under planning permission 81530 (Change of use from medical consultation and storage to residential to create 2 flats on the first and second floors) (including extraction vents & rooflight)
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82177 Decided
Essebeare Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8QB
Siting of caravan on farmland for use as seasonal workers dwelling
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82183 Decided
10 Pill Lane Barnstaple Devon EX32 9EG
Erection of a dwelling (to replace previously approved permission ref. 77066)
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82182 Decided
Havenwood George Nympton South Molton Devon EX36 4JG
Retrospective erection of solar panels on agricultural land to support the dwelling
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82175 Decided
Deer Haven Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0FF
Demolition of barn & erection of one dwelling with detached garage and associated landscape works utilising the fallback position of Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q approval 77775
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82174 Decided
60 Lynhurst Avenue Sticklepath Barnstaple Devon EX31 2HY
Extension to dwelling with new raised decking
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82161 Granted
Whitcott North Molton South Molton Devon EX36 3JU
Prior notification for the erection of a roofing structure to cover existing silage pit utilised for the storage of Farm Yard Manure (FYM)
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82169 Granted
Greenhurst 1 Selbourne Villas Barton Lane Braunton Devon EX33 2AY
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 81174 (Part demolition of dwelling & erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension) in respect of alterations to bay window to provide porch area
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82155 Decided
Lee Meadow Dibbons Lane Lee Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8LS
Prior notification for erection of one forestry building
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82166 Decided
33 Windsor Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 4AG
Demolition of porch and the erection of an extension together with the widening of access, and alterations to dwelling
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82185 Decided
5 Croyde Sands Bungalows Sandy Lane Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1PS
Application for a lawful development certificate for use in breach of a planning condition in respect of use as permanent dwelling
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82154 Decided
Barn Adj Hewish Barton Muddiford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4HH
Prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to 3 dwellings
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82148 Decided
West Living Barn Westleigh Devon
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of the felling and eco-plug of 1x Willow Tree (T1) and crown reduction of 1x Elm Tree (T2)
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82163 Decided
2 Albert Villas New Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9AG
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission 81215 (Conversion of outbuilding into additional living space and extension to form garage) to allow amended design
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82164 Granted
Amary Farm Dibbons Lane Lincombe Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8LL
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 13 (BNG Gain Plan), 14 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), 15 (Notice for the HMMP) and 16 (Habitat creation and enhancement and Completion Report) attached to planning permission 81086 (Temporary siting of rural worker's caravan and regularisation of, and extension to barn. Extension of polytunnels. Creation of a farm shop. Enlargement of existing hard standings and associated landscaping)
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82162 Decided
1 The Caravan Coxleigh Barton Shirwell EX31 4JL
Retrospective application for a personal consent for the siting of a static caravan
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82147 Decided
Acorn House Kings Nympton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9ST
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of pollarding 1x Ash Tree
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82144 Decided
3 The Gardens Sainte Honorine Du Fay Close Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0PN
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of felling of 1 Oak tree
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82149 Decided
8 Heal Park Crescent Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 3AP
Demolition of garage & erection of side & rear extensions & associated works
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82151 Decided
Forda Hill Farm Forda Braunton Devon EX33 1JG
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing use of land as residential amenity land
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82157 Decided
Aylescott Farm Burrington Umberleigh Devon EX37 9LH
Extension to building to provide a roofed dung store
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82138 Decided
47 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LD
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of the felling of 1x Ash Tree (T4)
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82141 Decided
Higher Hall Farm Brayford Barnstaple Devon EX32 7QN
Demolition of x4 broiler units & erection of x4 new broiler units with further associated buildings, solar array, installation of plant & creation of an infiltration basin
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82140 Decided
Land at Mullacott Cross Ilfracombe Devon
Erection of an agricultural livestock building
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82137 Decided
Nadrid Farm House North Molton South Molton Devon EX36 3EJ
Erection of Cattle Building
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82143 Decided
Old Cottage Putsborough Braunton Devon EX33 1LB
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown reduction and crown lifting of 1x Sycamore tree (marked in red on map) and the felling of 1x Ash tree (marked in blue on map)
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82142 Decided
10 Granville Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8AS
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of re-pollarding of 3x Sycamore Trees (T1, T3 & T5), the coppicing of 1x Sycamore tree (T2) and the felling of 1x Sycamore Tree (T4)
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82135 Decided
17 Westfield Avenue Sticklepath Barnstaple Devon EX31 2DZ
Loft conversion including alterations to roof and installation of rear dormer together with associated works
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82130 Decided
Braunton Roundabout Braunton Devon
Siting of 2x non-illuminated signs
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82129 Decided
Duckpool Road/Tamar Road/The Farthings Roundabout Chivenor Devon
Siting of 4x non-illuminated signs in centre of roundabout
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82128 Decided
Tinever Road Roundabout Chivenor Devon
Siting of 3x non-illuminated signs in centre of roundabout
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82127 Decided
A361 Chivenor Roundabout Chivenor Devon
Siting of 4x non-illuminated signs in centre of roundabout
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82126 Decided
A3123/B3230 Roundabout West Down Devon
Siting of 4x non-illuminated signs in centre of roundabout
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82125 Decided
Mullacott Roundabout A361/A3123/B3343 Mullacott Cross Devon
Siting of 4x non-illuminated signs in centre of roundabout
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82123 Decided
Bishmill Gate Roundabout North Devon Link Road South Molton Devon
Siting of 4x non-illuminated signs in centre of roundabout
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82122 Decided
A361/Station Road Roundabout North Molton Devon
Siting of 4x non-illuminated signs in centre of roundabout
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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82199 Granted
Land at Wilderbrook Way Mullacott Industrial Estate Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8PL
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 61914 (erection of seven industrial units) in respect of amended footpath width to the East of the site
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82032 Granted
Wallingbrook Health Centre Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7DL
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of removal to ground level 1x Cherry tree (T001)
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82164 Granted
Amary Farm Dibbons Lane Lincombe Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8LL
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 13 (BNG Gain Plan), 14 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), 15 (Notice for the HMMP) and 16 (Habitat creation and enhancement and Completion Report) attached to planning permission 81086 (Temporary siting of rural worker's caravan and regularisation of, and extension to barn. Extension of polytunnels. Creation of a farm shop. Enlargement of existing hard standings and associated landscaping)
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82060 Granted
Unit 3 Pacific Court North Devon Business Park Chivenor Barnstaple Devon EX31 4GE
Variation of condition 4 (public opening hours) attached to planning permission 81477 (Change of use of industrial unit to Brewery and Taproom) to allow extended opening hours
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82066 Granted
Barn Adjacent to Woods Farm Ash Mill South Molton Devon EX36 4QX
Demolition of redundant barn and erection of one dwelling & associated works utilising fallback position Under Class Q permission 78255
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82002 Granted
4 The Oaks Lovacott Grove Lovacott Newton Tracey Barnstaple Devon EX31 3SY
Engineering works to re-align the vehicular access to the adjacent agricultural access
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82031 Granted
Land at Maddocks Down Ley Lane Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NT
Prior notification for erection of agricultural building for machinery & hay/feed store (amended description)
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81683 Granted
Building at land south of Folly Lane West Johnstone Farm South Molton Devon EX36 3EF
Retrospective change of use of agricultural building and land to B2 General Industrial use
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81776 Granted
Land at Back Lane Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7DQ
Variation of condition 4 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 74895 (Outline application for the erection of 5 dwellings including access & associated works with some matters reserved (appearance, layout, scale & landscaping) to allow for repositioning of access
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81953 Granted
115 Boutport Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1TD
Change of use of first floor office to a flat
The full record
Decisions between 1978 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 2,106 decisions from North Devon between 1978 and 2026, part of 2,338 applications on record. Over that period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,893 granted against 72 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 832 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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78/1188/04/03 Refused
1 Riddell Avenue Barnstaple Devon EX32 7AG
Replacement of block of garages by the erection of 3 No. garages with residential flat over
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70627 Granted
Park Lane Care Home Park Lane Barnstaple Devon EX32 9AL
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown lifting and selective crown reduction of 1 Ash and selective crown reduction of 1 Copper Beach
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ENF10625 Decided
The White Hart Inn Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX31 4SA
Residential use of the Public House
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70662 Granted
Barum Court Litchdon Street Barnstaple Devon EX32 8QL
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area in respect of Crown reduction of 2 Thorn trees and removal of 1 Cypress tree
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70708 Granted
Skirr Cottage Georgeham Braunton Devon EX33 1JL
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of repollarding of 1 Willow tree
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70645 Granted
Lower Trayne Farm Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9RW
Agricultural building works prior notification for extension to building to store machinery/equipment
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70661 Granted
2 The Candar Fore Street Ilfracombe EX34 9DG
Application for a non material amendment to planning permission 66853 (conversion of shop to form one flat) in respect of change of window detail with the addition of a Juliette balcony
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70639 Granted
High Cross House 1 North Street Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8AG
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of removal of 1 Conifer and 1 Birch and selective branch reduction of 1 Yew tree
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70652 Granted
The Studio 74 Newport Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9BG
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 2 (Sound Insulation) & 4 (Noise Impact Assessment) attached to application 70258 prior approval for Change of Use of Retail (A1/A2) to Cafe/Restaurant (A3)
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70673 Granted
Kingsland Barton Nadder Lane South Molton EX36 4HP
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 66613 in respect of moving the position the building 1.5m to the North West
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 638 56%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 316 28%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 190 17%
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Applications by ward in North Devon
- BARNSTAPLE CENTRAL 85
- BARNSTAPLE WITH PILTON 80
- BARNSTAPLE WITH WESTACOTT 29
- BICKINGTON 82
- BISHOPS NYMPTON 120
- BRATTON FLEMING 94
- BRAUNTON EAST 91
- BRAUNTON WEST AND GEORGEHAM 165
- CHITTLEHAMPTON 144
- CHULMLEIGH 105
- COMBE MARTIN 37
- FREMINGTON 90
- HEANTON PUNCHARDON 52
- ILFRACOMBE EAST 90
- ILFRACOMBE WEST 63
- INSTOW 121
- LANDKEY 138
- MARWOOD 136
- MORTEHOE 115
- NEWPORT 57
- NORTH MOLTON 112
- ROUNDSWELL 66
- SOUTH MOLTON 104
- WITHERIDGE 100
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Common questions
How many planning applications does North Devon decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, North Devon decided 1151 planning applications. 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in North Devon?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 55 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many North Devon decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1144 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 56% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 83% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has North Devon decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 2106 decisions from North Devon between 1978 and 2026, out of 2,338 applications on record. Across that whole period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in North Devon?
October 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 136 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on North Devon's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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North Devon: 2,338 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,151 decided, 96% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 1,236 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 1978 and 2026: 2,106 in total, 96% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.