Snipes Corner Bydown Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QB

1. 15 Sep 2026

   Received by North Devon

2. 17 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 November 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 tree works applications in a median of 53 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Whitestacks Bydown Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QB

  82047 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 50 yards away

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

  Refused Full applications 13 docs
  Several homes

• The Cider House Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QB

  82188 Submitted 25 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Demolition of a conservatory and erection of a single storey extension together with associated works

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• The Cider House Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QB

  76471 Submitted 11 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of removal of 2 Yew trees, 4 Larch trees and 2 Cherry trees, crown lifting of 1 Douglas Fir, pollarding of 2 Apple trees and crown lifting of 1 Oak tree

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 3 The Mews Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QB

  80810 Submitted 17 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Application for a 5 day notification consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of removal of 1 x broken Oak limb to make the area safe, inspection of 2 x lower Oak limbs for damage caused by the broken limb, with removal if deemed necessary for safety, felling of 3 x dead standing Ash trees to ground level due to risk of failure and potential damage to infrastructure

  Withdrawn Trees 2 docs

• 2 Bydown Cottages Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QD

  82018 Submitted 17 Jul 2026 400 yards away

  Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of removal to ground level 1x Common Ash

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 1 Bydown Cottages Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QD

  81374 Submitted 3 Feb 2026 400 yards away

  Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of crown reduction of 1 Holm Oak & felling of 3 Ash Trees to ground level

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 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)

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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)

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Trees
• 82143 Granted

  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)

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Trees
• 82110 Granted

  The Old Linhay Kings Heanton Barnstaple Devon EX31 4ED

  Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of the felling of 1x Crimson King Norway Maple Tree

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees