Bishop's Tawton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishop's Tawton, Devon.
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Planning applications in Bishop's Tawton are administered by North Devon District Council. View the full North Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bishop's Tawton
Bishop's Tawton is a village and civil parish located in the North Devon district, nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Taw, approximately three miles south of Barnstaple. As of the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 1,176, making it a small yet vibrant community, ideal for those interested in planning applications within a tranquil setting.
Population: 1,180 (2021)
District: North Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £303,858 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 010F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishop's Tawton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishop's Tawton.
- 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 Bishop's Tawton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Bishop's Tawton.
- - Church of St John The Baptist Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AB
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown reduction 1x Cooper Beech (T1), 1x Common Beech (T2), row of 5x Limes (G1), 1x Ash (T3) and 2x Maple (T7, T8), crown thin and
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Easter Mill Easter Street Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0BQ
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing use of land as residential garden land( C3) and for the erection of porch canopy on the dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Saw Mills Sanders Lane Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AE
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown reduction of group 1 Leyladis
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Methodist Church Bishops Tawton Devon EX32 0AL
Change of use of redundant Methodist Chapel to residential (Class F1 to Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Land at River Bend Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AE
Erection of three new dwellings, garages and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Estivals Chestwood Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AS
Rear extension & alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 33 Mount Pleasant Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AQ
Extension to balcony, alterations to dwelling and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Valley View Sentry Lane Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0BW
Part retrospective application for the erection of a storage shed, change of use of land from agricultural to domestic and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Land adj Bellaire Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AS
Application for Permission in principle for residential development for upto 5 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Deerhayes Easter Street Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0BJ
Conversion of garage to utility and shower room together with creation of parking area and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Taw Valley View Chestwood Villas Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0AT
Extension to balcony and associated works (amended plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 2 Village Cottages Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0DB
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of: T1 Cherry - crown reduction height to 7m & removal of Limb extending towards wires to prevent interference T2 Conifer - crown reduc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Land adjacent The Farthings Sanders Lane Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0BE
Variation of conditions 2 (plans) & 3 (materials) attached to planning permission 79533 (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 3 (Schedule of Materials attached to planning permissio
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Law Memorial Houses Bishops Tawton Devon EX32 0AG
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of removal of 1x Mulberry tree (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Sanctuary Gate 1 Sanctuary Close Bishops Tawton Barnstaple Devon EX32 0BT
Erection of a dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-11-24
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A brief summary of Bishop's Tawton in Devon
Bishop's Tawton is a village and civil parish located in the North Devon district, nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Taw, approximately three miles south of Barnstaple. As of the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 1,176, making it a small yet vibrant community, ideal for those interested in planning applications within a tranquil setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,180 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Bishop's Tawton show an average sale price of £303,858, 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 Bishop's Tawton a particularly low-crime area.
Bishop's Tawton has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barnstaple - Rumsam, Barnstaple - Newport, Tawstock, Lake, Bishop's Tawton. 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 Bishop's Tawton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Park Gate Quarry SSSI; 3 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, Bishop's Tawton 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 Bishop's Tawton
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Bishop's Tawton. 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 Bishop's Tawton.
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 Bishop's Tawton were full planning applications (9), tree works (6), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Rumsam planning applications
- Tawstock planning applications
- Lake planning applications
- Newport planning applications
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- Sticklepath planning applications
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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.