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North Devon planning applications
1,236 applications. 96% approved. 55 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,236 planning applications from North Devon. 697 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 96% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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82043 Decided
Millbrook Mill Road Landkey Barnstaple Devon EX32 0LX
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown lift, reduction of crown height and reduction of lateral limbs over river of 1x Ash (T1)
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82031 Decided
Land at Maddocks Down Ley Lane Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NT
Prior notification for erection of agricultural building for livestock, machinery store & hay/feed store
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82032 Decided
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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82035 Decided
Land at Meadow Dean Comers Lane Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0JN
Demolition of the remnants of a dilapidated dwelling and erection of a local needs dwelling and associated works
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82030 Decided
The Firs Torrs Walk Avenue Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8AU
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of reduction to height and lateral spread to the South 1x Scots Pine (T1) and crown reduction to previous pruning points group of 4x Sycamores (G1)
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82028 Decided
Garage Land adjoining 23 Oxford Grove Oxford Grove Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9HG
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 8 (biodiversity gain plan) attached to planning permission 79653 (Demolition of existing garage building and erection of 2 storey detached dwelling)
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82029 Decided
Land adjacent 86 Velator Bridge Braunton Devon
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 72778 (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 57649) in respect of alterations to internal room layout and fenestration to plots 7-12 and change to site layout in relation to location of bins, proposed route of public footpath 3 and parking
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82024 Decided
Old Livery yard Little Higher Rolleston Harracott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3JE
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 7 (Ground contamination report) & 9 (CEMP ) attached to 81278 (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans), 3 (landscaping), 5 (parking), 6 (bat & bird boxes) and 11 (nearby building use) attached to planning permission 78995 (Demolition of barns and erection of three dwellings and associated works (fallback position of 77906 and 77899) to allow for amended design)
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82025 Decided
25 Cleave Close Sticklepath Barnstaple Devon EX31 2DX
Variation of condition 2 (plans) attached to planning permission 75016 (Erection of a Dwelling) to allow for an amended design
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82018 Decided
2 Bydown Cottages Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QD
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of removal to ground level 1x Common Ash
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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81671 Granted
Dunecliffe Saunton Braunton Devon EX33 1LG
Erection of a dwelling
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81839 Granted
Tawstock Court Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3HY
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Perseveration Order in respect of felling to ground level 3x Ash (T1, T2 and T3)
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81840 Granted
Tawstock Court Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3HY
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of removal of first three stems of Cypress hedge (G1) and Beech hedge (G2)
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81843 Granted
Barn Adj. Bendle Lane North Molton Devon EX36 3JE
Demolition of agricultural barn and erection of one dwelling together with associated works (utilising fallback position of approvals 79421 and 81087)
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81869 Granted
Vision Express 44 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BZ
Listed building consent for the repair and restoration of shopfront and windows of the upper floors
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80871 Granted
St Annes Chapel Paternoster Row Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BJ
Listed building consent for remedial works and installation of air source heat pump and wet radiators
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81271 Granted
Buttercombe Meadow Camp Site West Down Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8NU
Prior Approval for a 60-day Temporary Recreational Campsite (resubmission of 80256)
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81766 Granted
Smythen Barn Berry Down Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9TB
Demolition of barn and erection of one dwelling together with associated works (utilising fallback position of approval 79104)
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81805 Granted
St Annes Chapel Paternoster Row Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BJ
Remedial works and installation of air source heat pump and wet radiators
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81878 Granted
11 Richmond Avenue Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8DQ
Demolition of extension and erection of two-story extension together with loft conversion and associated works
The full record
Decisions between 2021 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 981 decisions from North Devon between 2021 and 2026, part of 1,236 applications on record. Over that period 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 889 granted against 34 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 698 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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73492 Withdrawn
Land off North Street Witheridge Devon EX16 8AG
Prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to a single dwellinghouse
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73343 Withdrawn
1 Cross Park Road from Cross Park to Lower Down Copse Berrynarbor Devon EX34 9SZ
Change of use of land to allow siting of 2 Shepherd Huts for holiday purposes
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73063 Granted
24A Linden Close Sticklepath Barnstaple Devon EX31 2HD
Erection of a garage
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72676 Granted
Staple Barn Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4LE
Extension of agricultural barn and conversion to work/live unit and works to existing access (amended description)
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73498 Granted
Meadow View Station Hill Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QR
Demolition of raised decking & erection of single storey extension with patio above
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73383 Granted
5 Potterswell Roundswell Barnstaple Devon EX31 3UX
Extension & alterations to dwelling & erection of store
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73306 Granted
Land to west of Mead Park Bickington Devon EX31 2PF
Submission of details (Travel Plan, Open Space Management Plan, Drainage Scheme & Affordable Housing Scheme) required by Unilateral Undertaking under Section 106 dated 2nd December 2016 in respect of application 60985/63356 (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)
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72798 Granted
Tesco Seven Brethren Bank Barnstaple Devon EX31 2AS
Prior Approval for Installation of solar panels on existing roof
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73477 Granted
Blue Horizon Upper Claypark Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7EA
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 71618 (Extension of holiday maisonette and Sub Division to Create Two Holiday Flats) to allow amended design
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73497 Granted
23 Highbury Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9BY
Demolition of part of existing garage to form single garage together with erection of 1 bungalow & erection of replacement garage to serve existing dwelling
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 392 57%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 193 28%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 107 15%
Common questions
How many planning applications does North Devon decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, North Devon decided 697 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 July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many North Devon decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 692 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 57% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 85% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has North Devon decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 981 decisions from North Devon between 2021 and 2026, out of 1,236 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 July 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.
Cite these figures
North Devon: 1,236 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 697 decided, 96% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 930 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2021 and 2026: 981 in total, 96% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.