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North Devon planning applications

2,913 applications. 97% approved. 56 days to decide.

As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,913 planning applications from North Devon. 1,192 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 97% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

North Devon: 1,239 applications received in the last year, 1,192 decisions published.

1,192
Decided 12 months to October 2026
1,239
New applications 12 months to October 2026
260
Awaiting decision

North Devon takes a median of 57 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

Newest first · page 1 of 59

  • 82302 Awaiting decision

    Land at Badlake Farm West Anstey South Molton EX36 3PE

    Prior approval for erection of an agricultural building

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 82301 Awaiting decision

    Ambridge House 15 Seven Acres Park Braunton Devon EX33 2PD

    Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) & 3 (Materials) attached to planning permission 78141 (Erection of games room, sun terrace and area for jacuzzi) to allow amended design

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 82310 Awaiting decision

    Land at Bishops Nympton South Molton Devon

    Erection of dwelling & associated works with improved access

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82306 Awaiting decision

    Burnaby Lodge Chambercombe Park Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9QN

    Erection of a storage building, installation of roof-mounted solar panels, external air-source heat pumps, electric vehicle charging point & associated works

    Submitted 25 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82281 Awaiting decision

    Land off Nadder Lane South Molton EX36 6HJ

    Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 80693 (Development of 40 no. social housing units (New Certificate & Amended plans)) to allow revised floor levels and accessibility arrangements, drainage basin and highway adoption updates, enhanced solar and battery provision, landscaping and ecological revisions, and other minor design changes

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 82277 Granted

    Trelawn Bickington Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 2JE

    Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 71919 (Extension to dwelling together with replacement garage & minor alterations) in respect of Variation in overall height of the garage and extension

    Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 82280 Awaiting decision

    Fremington Village Green Fremington Devon

    Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of the felling of 1x cherry tree (T2)

    Submitted 23 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 82293 Awaiting decision

    No 28 The Cookery 4 St James Place Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9BH

    Replacement of existing upvc windows with new to front elevation

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82296 Awaiting decision

    Southcroft Park Lane Barnstaple Devon EX32 9AL

    Part-retrospective application for removal of 3 chimney stacks, rebuild of 1 central stack, roof & drainage refurbishment works & installation of 1 chimney flue

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82279 Awaiting decision

    Ashelford Farm East Down Barnstaple Devon EX31 4LU

    Prior notification for erection of one agricutural building

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 82291 Awaiting decision

    The Stables Slough Lane Bishops Nympton South Molton EX36 4NZ

    Extension and internal alterations to existing dwelling

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82292 Awaiting decision

    The Stables Slough Lane Bishops Nympton South Molton EX36 4NZ

    Extension and internal alterations to existing dwelling

    Submitted 22 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 82283 Awaiting decision

    105 High Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NH

    Part demolition of commercial premises & erection of upper floor extensions with alterations to enable conversion of first & second floor to two residential units

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82285 Awaiting decision

    105 East Street South Molton Devon EX36 3DB

    Demolition of existing building and erection of replacement ancillary building

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82287 Awaiting decision

    11 Castle Terrace Castle Hill Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9HY

    Erection of garage with studio above

    Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82270 Awaiting decision

    Sandbourne Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1QE

    Demolition of one dwelling and erection of two detached dwellings, together with associated works

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82271 Awaiting decision

    Barn at Rock Hill West Down Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8NH

    Prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to dwellinghouse (Class Q (A&B))

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 82269 Awaiting decision

    Glencoe Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NQ

    Demolition of conservatory & garage/store, & erection of a two storey extension with associated works

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82267 Awaiting decision

    Crosskeys Springfield Avenue Barnstaple Devon EX32 9AU

    Demolition of garage, conservatory and covered patio area, extensions to dwelling to include first floor bedroom extension together with associated works

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82276 Awaiting decision

    Land at Moules Farm Berrynarbor Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9SX

    Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 11 (Drainage) and 15 (Highways - Programme) attached to planning permission 78088 (Demolition of existing agricultural units and erection of 13 residential units and associated works)

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 82266 Awaiting decision

    10 Pill Lane Barnstaple Devon EX32 9EG

    Conversion and extension of detached garage to dwelling

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82265 Awaiting decision

    Stables Cottage Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8PT

    Application for a lawful development certificate for existing use of land as domestic curtilage

    Submitted 17 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 82263 Awaiting decision

    North Woolley at Arlington Court Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ

    Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 23 (rainwater harvesting system) attached to planning permission 79703 (Creation of an outdoor hub, to include improved vehicular access from the A39, car park, visitor facilities, multi-use accessible trail, a cycling skills area, natural play features and associated development)

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 82226 Awaiting decision

    North Woodhouse Queens Nympton Devon EX36 4JH

    Application for a non material amendment to planning permission 77956 (Single-storey side and rear extensions together with installation of solar panels on garage) in respect of amended design

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 82252 Awaiting decision

    Barn at land at Railway Lane Heddon Mill Braunton Devon EX33 1HZ

    Prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to dwelling house (Class Q (A&B))

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 82257 Awaiting decision

    Fishleigh Yard Umberleigh Devon

    Demolition of existing building & erection of a replacement workshop, change of use of site to Class B2 (General Industrial) & associated works

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82225 Awaiting decision

    2 Brannams Square Barnstaple Devon EX32 8QB

    Application for a non-material amendment to 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) in respect of insertion of rooflight, wall vents & internal changes

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 82261 Awaiting decision

    Barns 2 - 5 Porte Farm Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NL

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 76409 (Conversion of 4 redundant rural buildings to 3 dwellings and associated works) to allow for a disabled ramp to Barn 2

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 82290 Awaiting decision

    Barns 2 - 5 Porte Farm Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NL

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to Listed Building Consent 76415 (Conversion of 4 redundant rural buildings to 3 dwellings and associated works ) to allow for a disabled ramp to Barn 2

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 82260 Awaiting decision

    Barns 2 - 5 Porte Farm Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NL

    Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 5 (WSI) attached to Listed Building Consent 76415 (Listed building consent for conversion of 4 redundant rural buildings to 3 dwellings and associated works)

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 82259 Awaiting decision

    Barns 2 - 5 Porte Farm Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NL

    Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 5 (CEMP), 7 (Phase 1 desktop survey ground contamination) and 11 (WSI) attached to planning permission 76509 (Conversion of 4 redundant rural buildings to 3 dwellings and associated works)

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 82258 Awaiting decision

    Garages at Worth Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9JA

    Demolition of triple garage & erection of dwelling in garden

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82231 Awaiting decision

    Little Valley Farm Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX31 4RT

    Prior notification for the erection of a polytunnel

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 82230 Awaiting decision

    Snipes Corner Bydown Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QB

    Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of the felling of 2 x Monterey Cypress trees leaving a monolith of approximately 10ft

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 82253 Awaiting decision

    Land near Charles Cross Charles Devon

    Demolition of redundant barn and erection of one dwelling & associated works (utilising fallback position under permission 80983)

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82249 Granted

    Chambercombe Manor Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9RJ

    Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 7 (Archaeological Post Investigation Assessment) attached to planning permission 80002 (Change of use to residential dwelling, extension in place of previously demolished barn and associated works)

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 82251 Awaiting decision

    Oxen Park Farm Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9RG

    Erection of a garden storage building and associated works

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82254 Awaiting decision

    Barnstaple Town Council 25 Castle Centre Castle Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1DR

    Listed Building Consent for internal alterations to the first floor

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 82250 Granted

    Chambercombe Manor Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9RJ

    Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 7 (Archaeological Post Investigation Assessment) attached to Listed Building Consent 80160 (Listed Building Consent for works associated with the change of use to residential dwelling and extension in place of previously demolished barn (Amended Description)

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 82248 Awaiting decision

    Caynham Anstey Way Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4JF

    Prior approval for installation of 8 no. solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the existing flat roof

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 82247 Awaiting decision

    White House Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1PA

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 78116 (Renovation together with side and rear extensions to dwelling) to allow amended design

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 82229 Awaiting decision

    Crosspark House Bellaire Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QZ

    Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of removal of 1 x Holm Oak

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 82246 Awaiting decision

    The Retreat Bishops Nympton South Molton Devon EX36 4PQ

    Listed Building Consent for the Reinstatement of roof structure and thatch, internal alterations, demolition of attached garage and erection of home office

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 82245 Awaiting decision

    The Retreat Bishops Nympton South Molton Devon EX36 4PQ

    Reinstatement of roof structure and thatch, internal alterations, demolition of attached garage and erection of home office

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82244 Awaiting decision

    The Old Post Office Muddiford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4EY

    Single storey extension and alterations

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82242 Granted

    1 Sanctuary Gate Sanctuary Close Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0BT

    Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 5 (Written Scheme of Investigation) and 6 (Post Investigation Assessment) attached to planning permission 79107 Erection of a dwelling and garage (amended plans)

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 82243 Awaiting decision

    Land at Tews Lane Bickington Devon

    Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 5 (Ground Contamination) attached to planning permission 80787 Residential development of 5 dwellings and associated access (amended plan)

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 82241 Awaiting decision

    Little Ivycott Woolacombe Devon EX34 7HL

    Notice of an application to discharge a planning obligation under regulation 3 of the T & C P (modification & discharge of planning obligations) Regulations 1992 in respect of discharge of S106 attached to planning permission 64793 (Erection of one agricultural workers dwelling)

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 82233 Awaiting decision

    26 Longland Lane Georgeham Braunton Devon EX33 1JR

    Erection of a single storey dwelling

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 82235 Awaiting decision

    Golland Farm Burrington Umberleigh Devon EX37 9JP

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans), Condition 3 (Materials) and condition 7 (Landscaping) attached to planning permission 77570 (Demolition of two agricultural buildings and erection of two new dwellings (fall back to Class Q 75205 and 74299) and proposed conversion of grade two listed agricultural building to dwelling together with associated works) to allow amended design for Site 2 - "Unit 2"

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Amendments

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Recent decisions

Data to October 2026

  • 82222 Withdrawn

    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)

    Decided 8 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 82249 Granted

    Chambercombe Manor Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9RJ

    Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 7 (Archaeological Post Investigation Assessment) attached to planning permission 80002 (Change of use to residential dwelling, extension in place of previously demolished barn and associated works)

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 82250 Granted

    Chambercombe Manor Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9RJ

    Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 7 (Archaeological Post Investigation Assessment) attached to Listed Building Consent 80160 (Listed Building Consent for works associated with the change of use to residential dwelling and extension in place of previously demolished barn (Amended Description)

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 82132 Granted

    99 East Street South Molton Devon EX36 3DF

    Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of the crown reduction of 1x Silver Birch (T4) and the felling of 1x Silver Birch (T5)

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 82154 Granted

    Barn Adj Hewish Barton Muddiford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4HH

    Prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to 3 dwellings

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 82155 Granted

    Lee Meadow Dibbons Lane Lee Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8LS

    Prior notification for erection of one forestry building

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 82041 Granted

    Bridge Chambers The Strand Barnstaple Devon

    Listed Building Consent for 3x non-illuminated fascia signs

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 82052 Granted

    Bridge Chambers The Strand Barnstaple Devon

    Siting of 3no non-illuminated fascia signs

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 82277 Granted

    Trelawn Bickington Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 2JE

    Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 71919 (Extension to dwelling together with replacement garage & minor alterations) in respect of Variation in overall height of the garage and extension

    Decided 6 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 82147 Granted

    Acorn House Kings Nympton Umberleigh Devon EX37 9ST

    Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of pollarding 1x Ash Tree

    Decided 6 Oct 2026 Trees

The full record

Decisions between 1978 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 2,651 decisions from North Devon between 1978 and 2026, part of 2,913 applications on record. Over that period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,357 granted against 99 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 926 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

  • 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

  • 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

    Decided 18 Oct 2019 Trees
  • ENF10625 Decided

    The White Hart Inn Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX31 4SA

    Residential use of the Public House

    Decided 30 Oct 2019 Other
  • 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

    Decided 30 Oct 2019 Trees
  • 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

    Decided 30 Oct 2019 Trees
  • 70645 Granted

    Lower Trayne Farm Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9RW

    Agricultural building works prior notification for extension to building to store machinery/equipment

    Decided 30 Oct 2019 Prior approval
  • 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

    Decided 31 Oct 2019 Amendments
  • 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

    Decided 6 Nov 2019 Trees
  • 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)

    Decided 11 Nov 2019 Conditions
  • 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

    Decided 13 Nov 2019 Amendments

Decision speed

12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 639 54%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 336 28%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 211 18%

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Common questions

How many planning applications does North Devon decide?

In the 12 months to October 2026, North Devon decided 1192 planning applications. 97% 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 56 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many North Devon decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 1186 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 54% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 82% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has North Devon decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 2651 decisions from North Devon between 1978 and 2026, out of 2,913 applications on record. Across that whole period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in North Devon?

February 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 120 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: 2,913 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,192 decided, 97% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 1,239 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 1978 and 2026: 2,651 in total, 96% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.

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