How long do planning decisions take near Brendon (EX35)?

The average planning decision time near Brendon (EX35) is 109 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Brendon (EX35)?

The most common type of planning application near Brendon (EX35) is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Brendon (EX35)?

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Brendon (EX35), Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brendon (EX35), Devon.

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Planning applications in Brendon (EX35) are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Brendon (EX35)

Brendon is a picturesque village located in North Devon, within the Exmoor National Park and the parish of Brendon and Countisbury. Situated just off the A39, it lies 1.5 miles southeast of Lynton and 15 miles west of Minehead, making it accessible for both residents and visitors. The village is also notable for its proximity to two long-distance footpaths, the Coleridge Way and the Samaritans Way South West, and features the historic Church of St Brendon, built in 1738. With a small population of 159 as of 2001, Brendon offers a quaint setting for potential planning developments in a scenic area.

Population: 225 (2001)

District: Brendon and Countisbury

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £427,684 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Devon
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
LSOA: North Devon 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brendon (EX35).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brendon (EX35).

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 (EX35) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Brendon (EX35) in Devon

Property prices in Brendon (EX35) show an average sale price of £427,684, 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 (EX35) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Brendon (EX35) includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): North Exmoor SSSI, Watersmeet SSSI, Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Exmoor & Quantock Oakwoods, Exmoor Heaths; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. 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 (EX35)

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Brendon (EX35). The average decision time was 109 days.

With an average of 109 days, decisions near Brendon (EX35) take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Brendon (EX35) were full planning applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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