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Planning applications in EX31

We hold 1,319 planning applications for the EX31 postcode area, 191 of them submitted in the past year. 92% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 55 days. The area is covered by North Devon, Exmoor, Torridge.

1,319
applications held
191
in the past year
92%
approved
55 days
median decision

Councils covering EX31

North Devon (1,218)Exmoor (81)Torridge (17)Devon (2)Spelthorne (1)

Recent applications in EX31

Pending
Small
Agricultural Prior Notification
3 Aug 202682075
Land at Kightacott Bratton Fleming Barnstaple EX31 4SFNorth Devon

Prior notification for erection of a agricultural building

Pending
Small
Variation of Condition(s)
29 Jul 202682060
Unit 3 Pacific Court North Devon Business Park Chivenor Barnstaple Devon EX31 4GENorth Devon

Variation of condition 4 (public opening hours) attached to planning permission 81477 (Change of use of industrial unit to Brewery and Taproom) to allow extended opening hours

Pending
Medium
Full Planning Permission
27 Jul 2026EXM/26/172/FULL
Land between Killington Lane and Parracombe Halt Parracombe EX31 4QWExmoor

Proposed reinstatement of the former Lynton and Barnstaple railway line on land between Killington Lane and Parracombe Halt, Parracombe comprising ancillary development, bridge repair and reinstatement, bridge construction, excavation and infilling, track laying and demolition of existing bungalow.

Pending
Small
Non-material amendment
27 Jul 2026EXM/26/171/NMA
Middle Bodley Farm Parracombe Barnstaple EX31 4PRExmoor

Non-material amendment – full – of approved application 62/50/25/003 to allow the addition of three side hung timber stable windows to the East elevation (rear elevation) and the double doors to hay store moved from North elevation to West elevation (front elevation).

Pending
Large
Full Planning Permission
27 Jul 2026Exmoor/EXM/26/172/FULL
Land between Killington Lane and Parracombe Halt Parracombe EX31 4QWExmoor

Proposed reinstatement of the former Lynton and Barnstaple railway line on land between Killington Lane and Parracombe Halt, Parracombe comprising ancillary development, bridge repair and reinstatement, bridge construction, excavation and infilling, track laying and demolition of existing bungalow.

Pending
Small
Agricultural Prior Notification
22 Jul 202682031
Land at Maddocks Down Ley Lane Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NTNorth Devon

Prior notification for erection of agricultural building for livestock, machinery store & hay/feed store

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
20 Jul 202682024
Old Livery yard Little Higher Rolleston Harracott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3JENorth Devon

Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 7 (Ground contamination report) & 9 (CEMP ) attached to 81278 (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans), 3 (landscaping), 5 (parking), 6 (bat & bird boxes) and 11 (nearby building use) attached to planning permission 78995 (Demolition of barns and erection of three dwellings and associated works (fallback position of 77906 and 77899) to allow for amended design)

Pending
Small
Variation of Condition(s)
20 Jul 202682025
25 Cleave Close Sticklepath Barnstaple Devon EX31 2DXNorth Devon

Variation of condition 2 (plans) attached to planning permission 75016 (Erection of a Dwelling) to allow for an amended design

Pending
Small
Tree(s) in Conservation Area
20 Jul 2026EXM/26/167/TCA
Hibridge Parracombe Barnstaple EX31 4QLExmoor

Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: Fell 2no. leylandii trees.

Pending
Small
Full Application
6 Jul 202681984
Blakewell Trout Farm Muddiford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4ETNorth Devon

Retrospective use of land for permanent seasonal camping to operate annually between 15th March and 31st October

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
3 Jul 202681975
Bridge House Veterinary Hospital Pilton Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PGNorth Devon

Listed building consent for replacement non-illuminated external signage

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
2 Jul 202681971
Hollick Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LQNorth Devon

Listed Building Consent for Alterations and extension to Kitchen, Internal Alterations, Work to Inglenook and Replacement Window

Pending
Small
Trees with Tree Preservation Order
1 Jul 202681959
4 Woodville Sticklepath Barnstaple Devon EX31 2HHNorth Devon

Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of crown reduction of Pedunculate Oak (T01)

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
30 Jun 202681948
Land off Tinever Road Braunton Devon EX31 4FPNorth Devon

Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 18 (surface water drainage) attached to planning permission 81418 (erection of a discount foodstore (Use Class E) with parking, alongside a standalone long-stay car park, with access, landscaping and other associated works)

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed
29 Jun 202681944
Home Hardware Retail Support Centre Upcott Avenue Pottington Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 1NZNorth Devon

Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed hard surface parking area

Pending
Small
Trees in a Conservation Area
17 Jun 202681902
Woolmers House North Lane Bickington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2JNNorth Devon

Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of removal to ground level 2x Conifers (T1 and T2) and 1x Ivy-clad Multi-stemmed Broadleaf Tree (species obscured by ivy, T3)

Pending
Small
Agricultural Prior Notification
12 Jun 202681885
Land at Peace Park Farm Middle Haxton Bratton Fleming Barnstaple EX31 4RWNorth Devon

Prior notification for erection of a forestry storage building

Pending
Small
Prior Approval Class Q
11 Jun 202681877
Barn adj Vellacott Cottage Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3JYNorth Devon

Prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to a dwelling (Class Q (A &B))

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawful Development
8 Jun 202681864
Highfield Guineaford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4EANorth Devon

Application for a lawful development certificate for existing works carried out under planning permission 76949 (Conversion of barn to dwelling) to ensure the permission remains extant

Pending
Small
Agricultural Prior Notification
4 Jun 202681855
Higher Hollick Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LQNorth Devon

Prior notification for the erection of an agricultural storage building

Pending
Small
Telecommunications Prior Notification
4 Jun 202681859
Barton Town Farm Challacombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 4TWNorth Devon

Prior notification by telecommunications code system operator for Installation of a 22.5m lattice tower supporting 3no. antennas, 2no. 0.6m dishes and ancillary equipment; 2no. equipment cabinets, 1no. meter cabinet and associated ancillary equipment enclosed within a 1.1m stockproof fence compound.

Pending
Small
Agricultural Prior Notification
3 Jun 202681849
Land at Maddox Down East Down Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NANorth Devon

Prior notification for erection of an agricultural storage building

Pending
Small
Trees with Tree Preservation Order
1 Jun 202681839
Tawstock Court Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3HYNorth Devon

Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Perseveration Order in respect of felling to ground level 3x Ash (T1, T2 and T3)

Pending
Small
Trees with Tree Preservation Order
1 Jun 202681840
Tawstock Court Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3HYNorth Devon

Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of removal of first three stems of Cypress hedge (G1) and Beech hedge (G2)

Pending
Small
Trees in a Conservation Area
11 May 202681771
The Brambles Tewsley Close Bickington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2JTNorth Devon

Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of removal of 4 x Monterey Cypress, 4 x Lawson Cypress and 1 x willow tree at the side of property

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
8 May 202681769
Fremington Manor Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2NXNorth Devon

Listed Building consent for single storey extension

Pending
Small
Full Application
8 May 202681765
Fremington Manor Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2NXNorth Devon

Small single storey extension to laundry room

Pending
Small
Full Application
8 May 202681757
3 Higher Westlake Road Roundswell Barnstaple Devon EX31 3XNNorth Devon

Conversion of garage and first floor extension to provide additional accommodation and widening of the access

Pending
Small
Full Application
7 May 202681754
Former Glow Maternity Two Rivers Industrial Estate Braunton Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JYNorth Devon

Change of use from education centre to Class E

Pending
Small
Full Application
7 May 202681753
Swanmoor Harracott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LGNorth Devon

Demolition of rural barn and erection of one dwelling and garage together with associated works (utilising fallback position of approval 79051)

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
7 May 202681758
H S B C 10 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BGNorth Devon

Listed Building Consent for replacement of principal entrance doors

Pending
Small
Variation of Condition(s)
7 May 202681752
Hunnacott Cottage Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX31 4SGNorth Devon

Variation of condition 3 (occupancy restriction) attached to planning permission 17386 (Proposed conversion of barn to form 1 no. unit of holiday accommodation) to allow all year round occupancy

Pending
Small
Trees with Tree Preservation Order
1 May 202681719
6 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LDNorth Devon

Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of crown reduction to 1x Cherry & Elm (Shared Crown)(G1)

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
20 Apr 2026EXM/26/098/DOC
Middle Dean Farm Parracombe Barnstaple EX31 4PJExmoor

Discharge of condition 8 (Glazing & Boundary Treatment) of approved application 62/62/24/001

Pending
Small
Larger Home Extension
14 Apr 202681668
Magnolia House Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JUNorth Devon

Notification for prior approval for larger home extension which extends 4.25m beyond the rear wall, 3.2m to the ridge and 3.2m to the eaves

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
13 Apr 202681676
Former Civic Centre North Walk Barnstaple Devon EX31 1EANorth Devon

Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 8 (noise impact assessment) attached to planning permission 73467 (Part demolition and subsequent redevelopment of a 5/6 storey retirement living development comprising 74 retirement apartments including communal facilities, lodge manager’s accommodation, access, car parking and landscaping (amended description)

Pending
Small
Trees with Tree Preservation Order
10 Apr 202681656
1 Fremington Quay Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2QFNorth Devon

Application of works to Trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of coppice of 1 Holm Oak to 1ft above ground level (T4) and Notification of works to trees in a conservation area felling of 1 Eucalyptus to ground level( T1), felling of 1 willow tree to ground level (T2) felling of 1 pine tree to ground level (T3)

Pending
Small
Full Application
7 Apr 202681641
3 Pottington Drive Barnstaple Devon EX31 1LDNorth Devon

Extensions and alterations to dwelling together with erection of replacement detached garage

Pending
Small
Full Application
7 Apr 202681653
1 Warren Cottages Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZNorth Devon

Erection of an agricultural shed/workshop together with associated works

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
7 Apr 202681632
Front Barn Churchill East Down Barnstaple Devon EX31 4LTNorth Devon

Listed Building consent for the erection of a lean-to porch, installation of wood cladding to East facing gable end and installation of external timber sliding doors. Erection of outbuilding, greenhouse and fence

Pending
Large
Non-Material Amendment
2 Apr 202681629
Land at Chivenor Cross Chivenor DevonNorth Devon

Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 76630 (Reserved matters application for residential Development comprising 80 dwellings public open space and associated works (Outline planning permission 64000) in respect of layout and design changes to Plot 40

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
2 Apr 2026EXM/26/092/DOC
Swincombe Farm, Challacombe, Ex31 4TuExmoor

Discharge of condition 12 (HMMP) and Statutory Biodiversity Gain Plan condition of approved application 62/13/25/002.

Pending
Small
Full Application
2 Apr 202681634
45 Home Farm Road Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 3DJNorth Devon

Extensions and alterations to dwelling

Pending
Small
Full Application
31 Mar 202681627
10 Cross Street Barnstaple EX31 1BANorth Devon

Replacement of 13 Windows

Pending
Small
Full Application
31 Mar 202681618
Parker Hannifin Ltd Riverside Road Barnstaple EX31 1NPNorth Devon

Retrospective application for the installation of an extraction flue on the south elevation

Withdrawn
Small
Listed Building Consent
31 Mar 202681619
10 Cross Street Barnstaple EX31 1BANorth Devon

Listed building Consent for replacement of 13 Windows

Pending
30 Mar 202626/00337/ADV
Bus Stop Shelter Outside 347 Staines Road West AshfordSpelthorne

Relocation of existing double-sided Internally Illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays (As shown on drawing no's: Site Location Plan; PY4820/002-1; 0200-015 received 31.03.2026)

Pending
Small
Full Application
30 Mar 202681615
Higher Hunnacott Farm Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX31 4SGNorth Devon

Creation of access track and associated works (part retrospective)

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
27 Mar 202681608
Higher Viveham Muddiford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4EYNorth Devon

Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 5 (BNG Landscaping Plan), 6 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 7 (HMMP) attached to planning permission 81319 (extension to dung store and to roof over dung store and loafing yard)

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions
27 Mar 202681607
Higher Viveham Muddiford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4EYNorth Devon

Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 4 (BNG landscaping plan), 5 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 6 (HMMP) attached to planning permission 81325 (erection of an agricultural machinery store)