Alswear, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alswear, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Alswear
Alswear is a quaint village located in Devon, England, approximately 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Exeter. Its rural charm and proximity to larger urban areas make it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
District: Mariansleigh
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alswear.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alswear.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Alswear based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
50 planning applications found near Alswear.
- - The Thatch Cottage Alswear South Molton Devon EX36 4LG
Listed Building Consent for replacement of timber doors to the front and side elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - Ley Farm Queens Nympton South Molton Devon EX36 4LE
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing extension and alterations to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Rodways Queens Nympton South Molton Devon EX36 4LE
Prior notification for erection of one agricultural storage shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - Land at Greatbridge Alswear South Molton Devon EX36 4LG
Prior notification for erection of one agricultural building for the storage of hay, straw and other baled forage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - Sunnymead Alswear South Molton Devon EX36 4LH
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of new dwelling and associated works (amended plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - Crooked Oak Cottage Garramarsh Farm Alswear South Molton Devon EX36 4LF
Removal of condition 4 (holiday occupancy) attached to planning permission 41618 (conversion of outbuilding to form one unit of holiday accommodation) to allow for longer term residential lets
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - Little Frenchstone South Molton Devon EX36 4LE
Listed building consent for installation of two Air Source Heat Pumps with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-03-18
View full details - - Little Frenchstone South Molton Devon EX36 4LE
Installation of two Air Source Heat Pumps with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-03-18
View full details - - Barn at Great Frenchstone Queens Nympton South Molton Devon EX36 4LH
Prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to a dwelling house (Class Q) (A & B)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-05-23
View full details - - Garramarsh Farm Road From Garramarsh Farm To Laurel Cottage Alswear Devon EX36 4LF
Erection of log cabin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2022-09-15
View full details - - Leigh Cottage Alswear South Molton Devon EX36 4LH
Extension to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2019-12-03
View full details - - LEY FARM, , , QUEENS NYMPTON, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 4LE
EXTENSION & ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2018-07-18
View full details - - FORMER BUTCHERS ARMS, , , ALSWEAR, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 4LH
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 (APPROVED PLANS TO ALLOW FOR REVISED SITING) ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 55854 ERECTION OF ONE LOCAL NEEDS DWELLING (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2015-08-24
View full details - - HOBBY HOUSE FARM, , , ALSWEAR, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 4LH
DEMOLITION OF LEAN TO ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION & ERECTION OF EXTENSION
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2014-04-24
View full details - - HOBBY HOUSE FARM, , , ALSWEAR, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 4LH
CREATION OF ONE MANEGE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2013-12-02
View full details - - GARRAMARSH FARM, , , QUEENS NYMPTON, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 4LF
CREATION OF AN ACCESS TRACK TOGETHER WITH A RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BELOW GROUND TANK TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL DISPOSAL FACILITY FOR CAMPERS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2013-11-08
View full details - - 2 HOBBY HOUSE VILLAS, , ALSWEAR, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 4LZ
EXTENSIONS TO DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2013-10-10
View full details - - THE THATCH COTTAGE, , , ALSWEAR, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 4LG
LISTED BUILDING APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING DWELLING
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2013-07-26
View full details - - THE THATCH COTTAGE, , , ALSWEAR, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 4LG
EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2013-07-26
View full details - - LITTLE FRENCHSTONE, , , , SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 4LE
FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION WITH NEW ROOF & 2 CHIMNEYS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2013-07-10
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A brief summary of Alswear in Devon
Alswear is a quaint village located in Devon, England, approximately 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Exeter. Its rural charm and proximity to larger urban areas make it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Mariansleigh district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alswear a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Alswear includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alswear planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Alswear
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Alswear. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Alswear maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Alswear were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.