Barton Gate, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barton Gate, Devon.
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About Barton Gate
Barton Gate is a quaint village located in Staffordshire, England. It falls under the jurisdiction of Barton-under-Needwood, which provides demographic insights, including population data from the 2011 census, essential for understanding the area's development and planning context.
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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 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barton Gate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barton Gate.
- 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 Barton Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Barton Gate.
- - Swincombe Farm, Challacombe, Ex31 4Tu
Discharge of condition 12 (HMMP) and Statutory Biodiversity Gain Plan condition of approved application 62/13/25/002.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-04-02
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A brief summary of Barton Gate in Devon
Barton Gate is a quaint village located in Staffordshire, England. It falls under the jurisdiction of Barton-under-Needwood, which provides demographic insights, including population data from the 2011 census, essential for understanding the area's development and planning context.
Property prices in Barton Gate show an average sale price of £274,600, 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 Barton Gate a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Barton Gate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Exmoor SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Exmoor Heaths; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. 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, Barton Gate 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 Barton Gate
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Barton Gate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barton Gate may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barton Gate were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Barton Town planning applications
- Swincombe planning applications
- Challacombe planning applications
- Churchtown planning applications
- Parracombe planning applications
- Stowford planning applications
- Martinhoe Cross planning applications
- Bodley planning applications
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.