Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Barnstaple Hill Swimbridge Devon EX32 0PJ

1. 10 Apr 2026

   Received by North Devon

2. 15 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   North Devon took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with North Devon for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year North Devon decided full applications in a median of 69 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 12 Liverton Drive Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0FE

  81329 Submitted 23 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of crown reduction of 1 chestnut tree (T1)

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Tannery Cottage Hannaford Lane Swimbridge Barnstaple EX32 0PL

  82021 Submitted 17 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  Re-instatement of gateway/access/driveway & creation of a pond

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 7 Station Hill Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QR

  81473 Submitted 25 Feb 2026 300 yards away

  Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of felling to ground level 1 x Leyland Cypress and 1x Yew

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Meadow View Station Hill Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QR

  73498 Submitted 20 May 2021 300 yards away

  Demolition of raised decking & erection of single storey extension with patio above

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 The Gardens Sainte Honorine Du Fay Close Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0PN

  82144 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 300 yards away

  Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of felling of 1 Oak tree

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 2 The Gardens Sainte Honorine Du Fay Close Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0PN

  79494 Submitted 22 Nov 2024 300 yards away

  Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of: T1 Photinia - fell to ground as growing too close to dwelling

  Granted Trees 2 docs
  Domestic

• 82135 Granted

  17 Westfield Avenue Sticklepath Barnstaple Devon EX31 2DZ

  Loft conversion including alterations to roof and installation of rear dormer together with associated works

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 82055 Refused

  1-2 Shipping Chambers The Quay Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9EG

  Retrospective installation of uPVC windows

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 82059 Granted

  97 High Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NH

  Change of use and conversion of 2nd & 3rd floor offices to 1no. residential maisonette

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 82047 Refused

  Whitestacks Bydown Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QB

  Retrospective application for the erection of 3 No units of holiday accommodation

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 5 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 81978 Granted

  Land at Ford Cross Elstone EX18 7AQ

  Conversion of redundant rural building to dwelling with retrospective access

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications