How long do planning decisions take near Brendon (EX22 7)?

The average planning decision time near Brendon (EX22 7) is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Brendon (EX22 7)?

The planning approval rate near Brendon (EX22 7) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Brendon (EX22 7)?

The most common type of planning application near Brendon (EX22 7) is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Brendon (EX22 7)?

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Brendon (EX22 7), Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brendon (EX22 7), Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Brendon (EX22 7) are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Brendon (EX22 7)

Brendon is a quaint village nestled in the North Devon district, now part of the Brendon and Countisbury parish. Located within the scenic Exmoor National Park, it lies just 1.5 miles southeast of Lynton and 15 miles west of Minehead, conveniently accessed off the A39. The village, with a modest population of 159 as of 2001, features notable landmarks such as the historic Church of St Brendon, built in 1738, and is situated along two long-distance footpaths, the Coleridge Way and the Samaritans Way South West, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to tourism and conservation.

Population: 225 (2001)

District: Brendon and Countisbury

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £348,854 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cornwall
Parliamentary constituency: North Cornwall
LSOA: Cornwall 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brendon (EX22 7).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brendon (EX22 7).

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 Brendon (EX22 7) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Brendon (EX22 7).

- Land At Grid Reference 236359 107461 Woodacott Devon
Proposed straw storage building & covered yard
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-02-23
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A brief summary of Brendon (EX22 7) in Devon

Property prices in Brendon (EX22 7) show an average sale price of £348,854, 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 Brendon (EX22 7) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Brendon (EX22 7) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brendon Farm (North) SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Brendon (EX22 7)

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Brendon (EX22 7). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brendon (EX22 7) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Brendon (EX22 7) were discharge of conditions (2), other applications (1).

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