Burrington, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burrington, Devon.
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About Burrington
Burrington is a village and civil parish located in North Devon, England, with a population of 538 recorded in 2001. This quaint community offers a blend of rural charm and potential for development, making it an interesting area for those researching planning applications in North Devon.
Population: 522 (2021)
District: North Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £406,136 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burrington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burrington.
- 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 Burrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Burrington.
- - Cross Park Farm Burrington Umberleigh Devon EX37 9LA
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 5 (Written Scheme of Investigation) attached to planning permission 76585 (Erection of agricultural shed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-17
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A brief summary of Burrington in Devon
Burrington is a village and civil parish located in North Devon, England, with a population of 538 recorded in 2001. This quaint community offers a blend of rural charm and potential for development, making it an interesting area for those researching planning applications in North Devon. The settlement has a population of approximately 522 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Burrington show an average sale price of £406,136, 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 Burrington a particularly low-crime area.
Burrington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Burrington. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burrington 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 Burrington
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Burrington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Burrington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burrington were discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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