Buckland Brewer, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Buckland Brewer, Devon.
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About Buckland Brewer
Buckland Brewer is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, England, approximately 4.7 miles south of Bideford. Once part of Shebbear Hundred, the parish had a population of 794 according to the 2011 census. It falls within the Waldon electoral ward, which had a combined population of 1,679 at the same time, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Population: 906 (2021)
District: Torridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Buckland Brewer.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Buckland Brewer.
- 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 Buckland Brewer based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Buckland Brewer.
- - A & A Storage The Works Gorwood Road Buckland Brewer Devon EX39 5LT
Non-material amendment to planning approval 1/2231/2004/REM (Plans Schedule Condition)
Status: Permitted | Council: Torridge | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - Santa Maria Gorwood Road Buckland Brewer Bideford Devon EX39 5LR
Certificate of proposed lawful use for a ground floor single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torridge | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Buckland Brewer in Devon
Buckland Brewer is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Torridge district of Devon, England, approximately 4.7 miles south of Bideford. Once part of Shebbear Hundred, the parish had a population of 794 according to the 2011 census. It falls within the Waldon electoral ward, which had a combined population of 1,679 at the same time, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 906 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
Property prices in Buckland Brewer show an average sale price of £274,340, 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 Buckland Brewer a particularly low-crime area.
Buckland Brewer has one conservation area within its boundaries: Buckland Brewer. 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 Buckland Brewer includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Buckland Brewer
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Buckland Brewer. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Buckland Brewer may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Buckland Brewer were amendments (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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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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.