Appledore (EX39), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Appledore (EX39), Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Population: 2,814
District: Northam
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £287,363 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 004D
Crime Statistics
9 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 2
- public-order: 2
- vehicle-crime: 2
- violent-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Appledore (EX39).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Appledore (EX39).
- 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 Appledore (EX39) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Appledore (EX39).
- - The Vicarage Meeting Street Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1RJ
Works to trees within a Conservation Area - Reduce 1no. cherry tree (T1), re-pollard 1no. sycamore tree (T2), remove deceased elm trees and cut overgrown hedge (G1), formative prune 2no. apple trees (
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 15 & 16 Pitt Hill Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1PX
Certificate of existing lawful use for use as two separate dwelling houses (Use Class C3) for a period exceeding ten years
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - St Elvis 6 New Quay Street Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1LU
Erection of single storey extension to rear, and replacement windows and doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 1 Appletree Mews Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1QR
Works to trees within a Conservation Area - Felling of 1no. Judas Tree (T1) and 1no. Willow Tree (T2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Maisies 13 Bude Street Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1PS
Works to trees within a Conservation Area - crown reduction of 1.8m to 1no. silver birch tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 4 Alpha Place Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1QY
Replacement single storey rear extension and alterations to outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 15 Tomouth Road Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1QD
Construction of a ground floor level balcony in the rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Middle Dock New Quay Street Appledore Devon EX39 1LU
Discharge of condition 7 of planning approval 1/0101/2025/LA (Materials)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Oaklea 1 Lea Terrace Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1PZ
Erection of side extension, loft conversion with new dormers to the front and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - The Cottage Quayside House Irsha Street Appledore Bideford Devon EX39 1RY
Part retrospective application for internal steel frame reinforcement, single storey extension and installation of PV panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Appledore (EX39) in Devon
Appledore (EX39) is a settlement located in Devon, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,814. It sits within the Northam district.
Property prices in Appledore (EX39) show an average sale price of £287,363, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 9 crimes reported in the Appledore (EX39) area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Appledore (EX39) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Appledore, Instow. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Appledore (EX39) includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI, Braunton Burrows SSSI, Northam Burrows SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Devon; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Braunton Burrows. 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, Appledore (EX39) 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 Appledore (EX39)
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Appledore (EX39). Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Appledore (EX39).
The average decision period of 73 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 Appledore (EX39) were full planning applications (14), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 21 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.