Bradworthy, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bradworthy, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bradworthy are administered by Torridge District Council. View the full Torridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bradworthy
Bradworthy is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Devon, just 3 miles from the Cornish border. Known as the "last village in North Devon," it boasts the largest village square in England and is home to essential amenities including shops, a pub, a primary school, and an industrial estate. The area is also notable for the first wind turbines installed in Devon in 2005, making it a focal point for renewable energy development. Bradworthy is bordered by several Devon parishes and offers a unique blend of rural charm and community resources for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,195 (2021)
District: Torridge
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Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bradworthy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradworthy.
- 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 Bradworthy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
121 planning applications found near Bradworthy.
- - Land At Higher Millfield Mill Road Bradworthy Devon
Change of use from agricultural field to dog agility field, including the erection of a shelter
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Barn At Great Close Bradworthy Devon
Certificate of existing lawful development for an agricultural building
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - South View Bradworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 7RH
Change of use and extension of agricultural storage shed to a multifunctional space consisting of domestic garage/workshop with home office above
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Martin & Co. The Square Bradworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 7TB
Prior notification for the change of use from commercial, business and service (Class E) to a mixed use including 1no. dwelling (Class C3) (Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - Senwood St Peters Well Lane Bradworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 7TG
Fell Ash tree covered by TPO/0002/2018
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 232523 113717 Bradworthy Devon
Erection of 1no. dwelling (self-build)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - South View Bradworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 7RH
Creation of access and associated driveway and the closing of existing access (Affecting a Public Right of Way)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Martin & Co. The Square Bradworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 7TB
Change of use of part of the premises to 1no. residential dwelling and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Ford Cottages Bradworthy Devon
Erection of 1 no. dwelling (self-build)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Senwood St Peters Well Lane Bradworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 7TG
Felling of 1no. ash tree and 4no. ash tree stems due to ash dieback covered by TPO/0002/2018
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Trebenna 5 Ford Crescent Bradworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 7QR
Erection of a garage (Resubmission of 1/1222/2023/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 232523 113717 Bradworthy Devon
Certificate of existing lawful development for the commencement of planning approval 1/0551/2020/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - Higher Millfield Mill Road Bradworthy Devon EX22 7RT
Erection of 2no. self contained holiday glamping pods.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-01-02
View full details - - Trebenna 5 Ford Crescent Bradworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 7QR
Erection of a garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 232463 113690 Bradworthy Devon
Erection of 1no. dwelling with detached garage (Variation of condition 2 of Planning Application 1/1082/2022/FUL) (Variation of condition 2 of planning approval 1/0416/2023/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-11-20
View full details - - 1 Ford Cottages Bradworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 7RQ
Certificate of existing lawful development to confirm commencement of Planning Approval 1/1047/2019/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-10-30
View full details - - 3 Ford Cottages Bradworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 7RQ
Certificate of existing lawful development to confirm commencement of Planning Approval 1/0551/2020/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Myhouse Bradworthy Holsworthy Devon EX22 7RQ
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a two-storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 232400 113685 Bradworthy Devon
Non material amendment to planning approval 1/1044/2022/FUL - Change of description to 'erection of detached dwelling'
Status: Undecided | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 232463 113690 Bradworthy Devon
Discharge of condition 5 of planning approval 1/0416/2023/FUL (Landscaping)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-06-28
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A brief summary of Bradworthy in Devon
Bradworthy is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Devon, just 3 miles from the Cornish border. Known as the "last village in North Devon," it boasts the largest village square in England and is home to essential amenities including shops, a pub, a primary school, and an industrial estate. The area is also notable for the first wind turbines installed in Devon in 2005, making it a focal point for renewable energy development. Bradworthy is bordered by several Devon parishes and offers a unique blend of rural charm and community resources for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,195 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bradworthy a particularly low-crime area.
Bradworthy has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bradworthy. 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 Bradworthy includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bradworthy Common SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Culm Grasslands. 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, Bradworthy 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 Bradworthy
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Bradworthy. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 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 Bradworthy.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bradworthy were full planning applications (12), tree works (4), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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