Arlington, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Arlington, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Arlington
Arlington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the North Devon district of England, encompassing the villages of Arlington and Arlington Beccott. With a small population of just 98 residents, this serene area offers a unique rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to development and community initiatives.
Population: 118 (2021)
District: North Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,600 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 011B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- burglary: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Arlington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Arlington.
- 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 Arlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Arlington.
- - Home Farm Arlington Barnstaple Devon EX31 4LW
Change of use of part of the farmhouse from dwelling to cafe with associated storage and office space together with creation of staff accommodation and 1no. resident parking space to existing hardstan
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Home Farm Arlington Barnstaple Devon EX31 4LW
Conversion of redundant farm building to a one bedroom dwelling with one parking space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-03-21
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A brief summary of Arlington in Devon
Arlington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the North Devon district of England, encompassing the villages of Arlington and Arlington Beccott. With a small population of just 98 residents, this serene area offers a unique rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to development and community initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 118 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Arlington show an average sale price of £274,600, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Arlington is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Arlington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Arlington SSSI; 11 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, Arlington 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 Arlington
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Arlington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Arlington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Arlington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Arlington were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.