Braunton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Braunton, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Braunton are administered by North Devon District Council. View the full North Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Braunton
Braunton, located 5 miles west of Barnstaple in Devon, is a large village and civil parish with a population of 10,217 as of the 2021 census. It features the fertile Braunton Great Field and the scenic Braunton Burrows, a key area of the North Devon Biosphere Reserve. The village is also home to Saunton Sands, a renowned surfing beach that attracts visitors from the South West and beyond, making it an important location for various planning applications related to tourism and environmental conservation.
Population: 8,203 (2021)
District: North Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £394,814 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Braunton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Braunton.
- 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 Braunton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Braunton.
- - St Brannocks Churchyard Church Street Braunton Devon EX33 2EL
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of removal to low stump 1x Lime (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - 20 First Field Lane Braunton Devon EX33 1ES
Demolition of rear extension, erection of two storey side extension and single storey front and rear extensions to form annexe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Land adjacent 6 Willoway Lane Braunton Devon EX33 1AS
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing works carried out under planning permission 76750 (Erection of single dwelling and amendments to existing access) to ensure the permission
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Bloomfield Hills View Braunton Devon EX33 2LA
Outline application for the erection of 3no new dwellings with some matters reserved (appearance, landscaping)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 64 Saunton Road Braunton Devon EX33 1HD
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 79813 (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 54826 (Extension to dwelling together with erection of
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Mapledene Exeter Road Braunton Devon EX33 2JR
Enlargement of existing parking area, demolition of rear/side extension, removal of wrap around canopy to front and side elevations, erection of new wraparound canopy and erection of side extension. R
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 30 Kingsacre Braunton Devon EX33 1BN
Demolition of garage, porch and front extension and erection of single storey extensions together with alterations to dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Land adjacent 6 Willoway Lane Braunton Devon EX33 1AS
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 5 (CEMP) attached to planning permission 76750 (Erection of single dwelling and amendments to existing access)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Greenhurst 1 Selbourne Villas Barton Lane Braunton Devon EX33 2AY
Part demolition of dwelling & erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage 15 Gubbins Lane Braunton Devon EX33 2AQ
Listed building consent for repairs to cob gable walls and roof structure together with raising first floor ceiling and re-thatching the roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Braunton Sands Campsite First Field Lane Braunton Devon EX33 1ES
Change of use of land to allow for seasonal camping for 30 pitches, from 1st May until the 30th September of each year (amended description).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Gordons Farm 13 North Street Braunton EX33 1AJ
Listed building consent for removal of concrete render & re-render with lime render
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 1 Saunton Close Braunton Devon EX33 1HA
Application for a lawful development certificate for the occupation of 1 Saunton Close and its dependent relative's annexe as a single residential unit since 2014
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Land to the rear of Sharlands House Sharlands Lane Braunton Devon EX33 1AY
Access gate to highway
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 15 - 15a Caen Street Braunton Devon EX33 1AA
Extension to the rear of existing buildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - Indiana South Street Braunton Devon EX33 2AS
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 77822 (raising of roof and insertion of dormers to create additional accommodation and alterations to include the installation of solar
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Corner Cottage Hills View Braunton Devon EX33 2LA
Relocation of parking space provision
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Springhaven Hills View Braunton Devon EX33 2LA
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of single storey extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Bloomfield Hills View Braunton Devon EX33 2LA
Outline application for erection of a single dwelling with some matters reserved (appearance)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-01-19
View full details - - 6 The Square Braunton Devon EX33 2JD
Conversion & alteration of redundant store/workshop into 2 dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Braunton in Devon
Braunton, located 5 miles west of Barnstaple in Devon, is a large village and civil parish with a population of 10,217 as of the 2021 census. It features the fertile Braunton Great Field and the scenic Braunton Burrows, a key area of the North Devon Biosphere Reserve. The village is also home to Saunton Sands, a renowned surfing beach that attracts visitors from the South West and beyond, making it an important location for various planning applications related to tourism and environmental conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,203 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Braunton show an average sale price of £394,814, 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 Braunton a particularly low-crime area.
Braunton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Braunton. 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 Braunton includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chapel Hill SSSI, Caen Valley Bats SSSI, Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Devon. 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, Braunton 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 Braunton
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Braunton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Braunton.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Braunton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Braunton were full planning applications (18), amendments (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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