Bradninch, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bradninch, Devon.
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About Bradninch
Bradninch is a quaint town and civil parish located approximately 3 miles south of Cullompton in Devon, England. With a population of 2,165 as of 2021, it features predominantly agricultural land, much of which is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. The entire parish is encompassed by an electoral ward that shares its name, established in May 2023, making it an important area for planning and development considerations in the region.
Population: 2,170 (2021)
District: Mid Devon
Website: http://www.bradninch.org/
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East
- LSOA: East Devon 021A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bradninch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradninch.
- 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 Bradninch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Bradninch.
- - Vennleigh 25 West End Road Bradninch Exeter EX5 4QP
Listed Building Consent for the removal and rebuilding of chimney
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Bradninch Cricket Club Kensham Avenue Bradninch Exeter Devon EX5 4RD
Erection of roof terrace and patio extension to existing pavilion with external staircase
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Hazelgrove Bradninch Exeter EX5 4NB
Renovation and extension of existing bungalow, including addition of a first floor and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 34 West End Road Bradninch Exeter Devon EX5 4QP
Notification of intention to reduce the crown of 1 Oak tree by 30%, remove spur growth on main trunk and low hanging limb within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 15 Millway Bradninch Exeter Devon EX5 4NL
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of 2 ground floor windows on north elevation with white powder coated aluminium frames
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-02-21
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A brief summary of Bradninch in Devon
Bradninch is a quaint town and civil parish located approximately 3 miles south of Cullompton in Devon, England. With a population of 2,165 as of 2021, it features predominantly agricultural land, much of which is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. The entire parish is encompassed by an electoral ward that shares its name, established in May 2023, making it an important area for planning and development considerations in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,170 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Devon district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bradninch a particularly low-crime area.
Bradninch has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Bradninch includes 5 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, Bradninch planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bradninch.org/. 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 Bradninch
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Bradninch. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bradninch.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Bradninch slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bradninch were listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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