Bratton Fleming, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bratton Fleming, Devon.
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About Bratton Fleming
Bratton Fleming is a large village and civil parish located in Devon, England, approximately 6 miles northeast of Barnstaple, near the western edge of Exmoor. The parish comprises the hamlets of Knightacott and Stowford, with a population that declined from 942 in 2001 to 928 in 2011. The electoral ward of Bratton Fleming had a population of 2,117 at the 2011 census, making it a key area for planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,023 (2021)
District: North Devon
Website: http://www.brattonflemingparish.org.uk/
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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 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bratton Fleming.
- 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 Bratton Fleming based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Bratton Fleming.
- - Land South of Four Crossway Bratton Fleming EX32 7JL
Prior approval for erection of one agricultural building
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Bryher Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX32 7JL
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed erection of a garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land South of Four Crossway Bratton Fleming EX32 7JL
Prior notification for erection of one agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Millennium Green Car Park Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX31 4RE
Outline application with all matters reserved for replacement of the temporary village shop with a purpose built Community Hub to include a Public House, Shop, Post Office area and living accommodatio
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Sea View Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX31 4TJ
Replacement of garage roof and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Bratton Fleming Village Hall Station Road Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon EX31 4SB
Extension to provide additional storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Bratton Fleming in Devon
Bratton Fleming is a large village and civil parish located in Devon, England, approximately 6 miles northeast of Barnstaple, near the western edge of Exmoor. The parish comprises the hamlets of Knightacott and Stowford, with a population that declined from 942 in 2001 to 928 in 2011. The electoral ward of Bratton Fleming had a population of 2,117 at the 2011 census, making it a key area for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,023 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Bratton Fleming 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 Bratton Fleming a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bratton Fleming includes 7 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, Bratton Fleming planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.brattonflemingparish.org.uk/. 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 Bratton Fleming
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bratton Fleming. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Bratton Fleming.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bratton Fleming were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Benton planning applications
- Knightacott planning applications
- Stoke Rivers planning applications
- Stowford planning applications
- Gunn planning applications
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- Loxhore Cott planning applications
- Loxhore planning applications
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.