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House prices in North Devon District Council: average £282,633, -2.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has North Devon District Council received?
North Devon District Council received 1,222 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.
How long does North Devon District Council take to decide applications?
North Devon District Council takes an average of 65 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for North Devon District Council?
North Devon District Council approves 92% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in North Devon District Council?
Submit your representation to North Devon District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the North Devon District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a North Devon District Council planning decision?
Yes. If North Devon District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 359 appeals were lodged against North Devon District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 31% success rate.

Planning data sourced from North Devon District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About North Devon District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the North Devon District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

North Devon District Council serves a diverse region in Devon, England, with its headquarters located just outside Barnstaple, the largest town in the district. The council oversees planning applications across vibrant towns like Ilfracombe, Lynton, Lynmouth, and South Molton, as well as numerous villages and scenic seaside resorts, making it a key authority for development in this picturesque area.

The council area encompasses 263 towns and villages, including Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Lynton and South Molton. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, North Devon District Council received 1,222 planning applications. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (427), discharge of conditions (150), outline applications (126). 29 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

359 planning appeals were lodged against North Devon District Council decisions, of which 95 were allowed and 210 were dismissed (31% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for North Devon District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the North Devon District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.