In the last month there were 18 new planning applications and 16 decisions worth knowing about across North Devon, and 87% of those decided were approved. Here is every area ranked, the biggest housing schemes and what people are applying for.
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18new applicationslast 31 days
16decisions13 approved, 2 refused
87%approval rateof applications approved or refused
2new homes applied forin new applications, last 31 days
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Busiest this month:Ilfracombe (8), Barnstaple (4) and Swimbridge (2). The middle North Devon area had 0, and 19 areas had none at all.
New applications and decisions worth knowing about within each area’s circle over the last 31 days. Minor items such as tree work notices aren’t counted. Areas overlap, so one application can count in more than one area. Tap a column to sort.
Applications and decisions in the last month for three or more homes, counted from the council’s description. Tap a scheme for the details and a link to the council’s planning page.
What people are applying for
Extension
5
3
2
0
–
Change of use
3
2
1
0
–
Going green
3
2
1
0
–
Demolition
3
1
1
0
–
New homes
2
1
0
1
–
Loft conversion
2
0
2
0
–
Outline plans
2
1
1
0
–
Rear extension
1
0
1
0
–
Demolish and rebuild a home
1
1
0
0
–
Shop or office to homes
1
0
1
0
–
Other
11
7
3
1
75%
Applications and decisions worth knowing about across North Devon, last 31 days. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.
Applications and decisions come from the council’s planning website, gathered by UK PlanIt. We count each area as a circle round its middle, the same as on its MeBabber page. Some dates are estimated from the application number, and we never show applicants’ names.
Which areas of North Devon have the most planning applications?
Over the last month, the busiest areas for planning were Ilfracombe (8), Barnstaple (4), Swimbridge (2), Witheridge (2) and Berrynarbor (1), counting new applications and decisions worth knowing about. The middle area had 0.
How many planning applications are approved in North Devon?
Of the 15 applications approved or refused in the last month, 13 were approved and 2 refused: an approval rate of 87%.
What are people in North Devon applying for?
The most common plans over the last month were extension (5), change of use (3) and going green (3).
Where are new homes planned in North Devon?
The biggest housing scheme in the last month was 3 new homes at Whitestacks Bydown Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon (3 homes, refused). The areas with the most new homes applied for were Ilfracombe (2).