Bradiford, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bradiford, Devon.
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About Bradiford
Bradiford is a charming village situated in Devon, England, within the civil parish of Barnstaple in the North Devon non-metropolitan area. This location offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
District: Barnstaple
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Town Insights
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 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradiford.
- 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 Bradiford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Bradiford.
- - 1 Abbey Cottage Bull Hill Barnstaple EX31 1QR
Listed building consent for Installation of roof lights to garage, removal of internal wall, installation of concrete floor and replacement of windows and doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 16 Beech Grove Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PZ
Demolition of single garage and erection of an outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Pilton Community College Playing Field Chaddiford Lane Barnstaple Devon EX31 1RB
Erection of a wooden structure to be used as an outside classroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Bull Hill House Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QR
Approval of details in respect of part discharge of condition 3 (window details) attached to planning permission 56376 and Listed Building Consent 56377 (demolition of outbuilding, together with exter
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 24 Priory Gardens Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PT
Part demolition of single storey extension to allow for 2nd storey extension above
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - Arts Centre The Old School House Ladywell Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QT
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in a conservation area in respect of x2 lime trees for pollarding
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane Barnstaple Devon EX31 1RB
Erection of two storey teaching block with associated landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 2 Littabourne Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PX
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of crown reduction to 2x Cypress (T1 and T2), 1x Beech (T3), 1x Leylandii (T4) and reduction to extended limb
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2022-01-05
View full details - - Bay Tree House Bellaire Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QZ
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of crown lifting by selective branch removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2021-07-06
View full details - - Churchill House 35 Pilton Street Barnstaple EX31 1PJ
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of removal of 4 small branches to a Sycamore tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2020-01-16
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A brief summary of Bradiford in Devon
Bradiford is a charming village situated in Devon, England, within the civil parish of Barnstaple in the North Devon non-metropolitan area. This location offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Barnstaple district.
Property prices in Bradiford 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 Bradiford a particularly low-crime area.
Bradiford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barnstaple - Ebberly Lawn, Barnstaple - Town Centre, Barnstaple - Pilton. 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 Bradiford includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bradiford Valley SSSI, Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Bradiford 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 Bradiford
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Bradiford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bradiford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Bradiford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bradiford were full planning applications (7), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were 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.