Search Barnstaple planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Barnstaple · updated daily · North Devon District Council
- The Clarks Shop 66 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1HXAwaiting decisionSiting of 1 non-illuminated fascia sign and 1 non-illuminated projecting signAdvert consentReceived 9 Nov 202682428
- Taw Garages Ltd Victoria Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 8NPAwaiting decisionChange of use of existing car showroom to costa coffee unit (class E/sui generis) with drive-thru lane, car parking, landscaping & associated worksFull ApplicationReceived 5 Nov 202682333
- Garron Park Sowden Lane Barnstaple Devon EX32 8BUAwaiting decisionApplication for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of heavy crown reduction due to Inonotus hispidus of 1x common ash tree (T1)Trees with Tree Preservation OrderReceived 22 Oct 202682396
- 25 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BLAwaiting decisionListed Building Consent for change of use of ground floor to Estate Agents and partial conversion of upper floors to three flats, with associated internal alterationsListed Building ConsentReceived 15 Oct 202682318
- 25 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BLAwaiting decisionPartial conversion of upper floors to three flats, with associated internal alterationsFull ApplicationReceived 15 Oct 202682317
Planning in Barnstaple
- Approved
- 96%
- 48 of 48 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Barnstaple in the last 24 months, from North Devon District Council's planning register.
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Around Barnstaple
Postcode districts
EX31 268 applications in the last 12 monthsEX32 134 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: North Devon District Council
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About Barnstaple
Barnstaple, located in North Devon, England, is a historic town positioned at the River Taw's lowest crossing point before it meets the Bristol Channel. Originally flourishing from the 14th century through the wool trade, the town evolved as its harbour silted, giving rise to industries like shipbuilding, foundries, and sawmills. Notably, Barnstaple features a Victorian market building with an impressive glass and timber roof supported by iron columns, adding to its architectural charm and significance for planning applications in the area. The town has a population of approximately 24,094 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Barnstaple covers an area of approximately 8.7 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 Barnstaple show an average sale price of £292,987, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Barnstaple area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Barnstaple a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Barnstaple has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barnstaple 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Barnstaple, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 96 planning applications were submitted near Barnstaple. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (19), listed building and heritage (19), tree works (9). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.