Blackmoor Gate, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blackmoor Gate, Devon.
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About Blackmoor Gate
Blackmoor Gate serves as the western gateway to Exmoor National Park, positioned at an elevation of nearly 305 m (1000 ft) above sea level on the watershed between the rivers Yeo and Heddon. This historic crossing has long been a significant junction for tracks, including an ancient ridgeway leading from Exmoor to the coast at Mortehoe. The main road connecting Lynton and Barnstaple traverses this low point of the ridge, where the former Lynton & Barnstaple Railway once operated; its station is now home to 'The Old Station Inn,' a licensed restaurant.
District: North Devon
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £271,417 (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
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blackmoor Gate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackmoor 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 Blackmoor Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Blackmoor Gate.
- - Land Adjacent Old Station House Inn Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NW
Erection of agricultural building for the storage of equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-06-28
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A brief summary of Blackmoor Gate in Devon
Blackmoor Gate serves as the western gateway to Exmoor National Park, positioned at an elevation of nearly 305 m (1000 ft) above sea level on the watershed between the rivers Yeo and Heddon. This historic crossing has long been a significant junction for tracks, including an ancient ridgeway leading from Exmoor to the coast at Mortehoe. The main road connecting Lynton and Barnstaple traverses this low point of the ridge, where the former Lynton & Barnstaple Railway once operated; its station is now home to 'The Old Station Inn,' a licensed restaurant. It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Blackmoor Gate show an average sale price of £271,417, 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 Blackmoor Gate a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Blackmoor Gate includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Blackmoor 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 Blackmoor Gate
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Blackmoor Gate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 272 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blackmoor Gate may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 272 days, decisions near Blackmoor Gate take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 10-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Blackmoor Gate 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.
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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.