Church of St John The Baptist Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AB

1. 31 Mar 2026

   Received by North Devon

2. 8 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

North Devon granted permission on 8 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Old Vicarage Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AD

  80759 Submitted 4 Sep 2025 87m away

  Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of: T1 Ash – Crown reduction of 5m, reduction of crown spread by 2m & pruning to a diameter of 100mm-150mm. Pruning overhanging limb to the Coach House to regulate the size as ongoing maintenance

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Orchard House Easter Street Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0BL

  76428 Submitted 3 Jan 2023 188m away

  Erection of a garage

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• The Retreat Policemans Hill Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0DJ

  76563 Submitted 23 Jan 2023 191m away

  Raising of chimney stack to 1.8m and line it along with the installation of a wood-burner

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• The Retreat Policemans Hill Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0DJ

  76564 Submitted 23 Jan 2023 191m away

  Listed building consent for raising the chimney stack to 1.8m and line it along with the installation of a wood-burner

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• Land at River Bend Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AE

  81084 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 196m away

  Erection of three new dwellings, garages and associated works

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 26 docs
  Several homes

• Saw Mills Sanders Lane Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AE

  81445 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 196m away

  Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown reduction of group 1 Leyladis

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 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)

  22 Jul 2026 Trees
• 82003 Granted

  Accord Healthcare Ltd Westacott Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 8NS

  Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of 1 x Large Alder to be dismantled to ground level & root system removed to allow for water drainage to be unblocked

  15 Jul 2026 Trees
• 82054 Refused

  Elmsleigh 34 Park Lane Barnstaple Devon EX32 9AL

  Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown reduction of 1x Eucalyptus (T1), 1x Maple (T2), 1x Dove Tree (T3), removal of 1x Pine (T4) and reduce branches from BT lines 1x Beech (T5)

  28 Jul 2026 Trees
• 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)

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 82043 Granted

  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)

  23 Jul 2026 Trees