Alverdiscott, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alverdiscott, Devon.
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Planning applications in Alverdiscott are administered by Torridge District Council. View the full Torridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Alverdiscott
Alverdiscott is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, England, approximately 5.5 miles south-south-west of Barnstaple. The parish includes the hamlets of Stony Cross and Woodtown to the west, with part of the village known as Alscott Barton. As of the 2021 census, Alverdiscott had a population of 283, making it a small but vibrant community for those interested in planning applications in the area.
Population: 283 (2021) · Area: 9.6 km²
District: Torridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,977 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alverdiscott.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alverdiscott.
- 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 Alverdiscott based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Alverdiscott.
- - 1 Boundary Park Stoney Cross Bideford Devon EX39 4PZ
Demolition of conservatory, extensions and garage, erection of two storey rear extension, single storey front extension and garage with ancillary accommodation above
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Cherry Cottage Stoney Cross Bideford Devon EX39 4PZ
Single storey extension and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Agricultural Building At Grid Reference 251961 125207 Alverdiscott Devon
Demolition of existing barns and construction of 3no. dwellings, conversion of stone barn to 3no. maisonettes, and associated landscaping and access works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - West Barton Farm Alverdiscott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3PT
Prior notification for the change of use of agricultural building (Barn A) to 1 no. dwellinghouse and associated building operations under Class Q
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-09-23
View full details - - West Barton Farm Alverdiscott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3PT
Prior notification for the change of use of agricultural building (Barn B) to 1 no. dwellinghouse and associated building operations under Class Q
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-09-23
View full details - - West Barton Farm Alverdiscott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3PT
Erection of 3no. dwellinghouses and conversion of the Stone Barn to form 4 no. maisonettes and associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - 2 Boundary Park Stoney Cross Bideford Devon EX39 4PZ
Extension & alterations to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-01-22
View full details - - Sunnydale Webbery Bideford Devon EX39 4PU
Discharge of condition 5 of planning approval 1/0689/2023/FUL (Landscaping)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Sunnydale Webbery Bideford Devon EX39 4PU
Replacement dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-07-13
View full details - - Old School House Alverdiscott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3PT
Certificate of existing lawful uses to regularise the residential use of the property as a C3 dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Torridge | Date: 2022-02-02
View full details - - Land At Chapel Park Stoney Cross Bideford Devon EX39 4PZ
Proposed dwelling with integral garage and associated garden and driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2021-11-23
View full details - - LAND & BARN AT BARTRIDGE HILL, , , NEWTON TRACEY, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON, EX31 3PT
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 63633 TO ALLOW A SMALL EXTENSION TO NORTH ELEVATION TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE ENTRANCE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2018-01-26
View full details - - Chapel Park Stoney Cross Bideford Devon EX39 4PZ
Two storey side extension to include a mezzanine study level, creation of two dormer windows to front elevation and creation of a detached open fronted 2-bay garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2017-11-14
View full details - - BUDDACOMBE FARM, , , NEWTON TRACEY, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 4PX
PRIOR NOTIFICATION FOR PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO A DWELLINGHOUSE (CLASS C3) - CONVERSION OF OUTBUILDINGS (CLASS QA&B)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2017-06-05
View full details - - Chapel Park Stoney Cross Bideford Devon EX39 4PZ
Extension to include an open-fronted 3-bay garage, further living space, mezzanine level and open-plan home office
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2017-02-07
View full details - - BARTRIDGE COTTAGE, , , NEWTON TRACEY, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 4PZ
INSERTION OF WINDOW ON SOUTH ELEVATION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2015-03-26
View full details - - 1 Meadow View Stoney Cross Bideford Devon EX39 4PZ
First floor extension to side elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2014-07-15
View full details - - East Webbery Cottage Stoney Cross Bideford Devon EX39 4PZ
Replacement of existing thatched roof covering with Natural Slate Tiles
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2014-01-27
View full details - - KARALEE, 5 BOUNDARY PARK, , STONEY CROSS, DEVON, EX39 4PZ
EXTENSION TO DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2013-09-17
View full details - - BARTRIDGE COTTAGE, , STONY CROSS, DEVON, EX39 4PZ
EXTENSION TO DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2011-12-22
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A brief summary of Alverdiscott in Devon
Alverdiscott is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, England, approximately 5.5 miles south-south-west of Barnstaple. The parish includes the hamlets of Stony Cross and Woodtown to the west, with part of the village known as Alscott Barton. As of the 2021 census, Alverdiscott had a population of 283, making it a small but vibrant community for those interested in planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 283 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
Alverdiscott covers an area of approximately 9.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Alverdiscott show an average sale price of £289,977, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alverdiscott a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Alverdiscott includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Alverdiscott 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 Alverdiscott
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Alverdiscott. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Alverdiscott.
The average decision period of 74 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 Alverdiscott were full planning applications (7), other applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.