Search Beaford planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Beaford · updated daily · Torridge District Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Reeds Farm Beaford Winkleigh Devon EX19 8LRApprovedRemoval of 1no. damaged Cherry treeReceived 5 Nov 2026Decided 6 Nov 20261/0853/2026/TRE5
- Land At North Harepath Farm Beaford Winkleigh EX19 8NEAwaiting decisionChange of use of land from agricultural for the siting of 1no. shepherds hut for holiday accommodationReceived 8 Oct 20261/0707/2026/FUL
- Agricultural Building At Grid Reference 251918 116045 Beaford DevonAwaiting decisionChange of use and conversion of redundant farm building to 3no. holiday accommodation unitsReceived 10 Sep 20261/0598/2026/FUL
- Land At Grid Reference 254930 114990 Beaford DevonApprovedPermission in Principle for a residential development of a minimum of 5no. to a maximum of 9no. dwellings.Permission In PrincipleReceived 4 Aug 20261/0566/2026/PIP
- St Georges Church Church Street Beaford Devon EX19 8LWAwaiting decisionWorks to trees within a Conservation Area - Felling of 1no. elm tree.Works to Tree in Conservation AreaReceived 27 Jul 20261/0548/2026/TCA
Planning in Beaford
Only 8 decisions near Beaford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Beaford in the last 24 months, from Torridge District Council's planning register.
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Around Beaford
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EX19 61 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Torridge District Council
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About Beaford
Beaford is a charming village and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, approximately five miles south-east of Great Torrington along the A3124 road to Exeter. As of the 2001 census, Beaford had a population of 393, reflecting a slight decline from 428 in 1901. The parish is bordered to the west by the River Torridge and is encircled by several other parishes, including St Giles in the Wood and Dolton, making it a unique area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 478 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Beaford 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 Beaford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Beaford has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beaford 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Beaford, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Beaford.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).