Chambercombe, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chambercombe, Devon.
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About Chambercombe
Chambercombe is a hilly suburb located in the North Devon town of Ilfracombe, known for its picturesque landscapes and residential charm. Its unique topography and proximity to the coast make it an appealing area for potential planning applications related to housing and development.
District: Ilfracombe
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £296,861 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chambercombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chambercombe.
- 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 Chambercombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Chambercombe.
- - 4 Mizpah Quayfield Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9EN
Listed building works external repair and maintenance for repair caused by damp problems and material failure and retrospective works to chimney pot and cowl to make building water tight.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Mizpah 4 Quayfield Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9EN
External repair and maintenance works to a Grade II listed dwelling for repair caused by damp problems and material failure and retrospective works to chimney pot and cowl to make building water tight
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Garage Montpelier Lane Rear of 2 Hostle Park Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9HW
Conversion of domestic garage to dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Norville Champernowne Crescent Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9PL
Erection of balcony to the front elevation to include replacement of window with a glazed sliding door, conversion of garage to provide additional bedroom and store, extension to parking area together
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Rocklands 19 Chambercombe Terrace Hillsborough Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9QL
Change of use of part of ground floor from childrens day nursery to full residential
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Gainsboro Larkstone Crescent Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9PJ
Creation of car parking space and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 10 Rockcliffe Court Capstone Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9BU
Removal of single glazed softwood sash windows & door & replace with UPVC double glazed composite wood effect sash windows and door
Status: Unresolved | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Ilfracombe Swimming Pool Hillsborough Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9QG
Prior notification for the installation of solar photovoltaic equipment to flat roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Harbour Amusements 13 Broad Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9EE
Conversion of existing two flats to single three bedroom apartment at first, second and third floor; with change of use of ground floor to residential as previously approved and extension to create fi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Rockland 19 Chambercombe Terrace Hillsborough Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9QL
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing erection of garden room/gym/ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - 3 Glendale The Quay Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9EQ
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - 15 Portland Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NL
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) attached to planning permission 76684 (Conversion of the existing flat roof into a traditional flat topped mansard with dormers to house a self contained 2 be
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - Raggamuffins Champernowne Crescent Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9PL
Works to existing outbuilding to provide ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-03-22
View full details - - The Coach House Hillsborough Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NW
Retrospective change of use of part of the building from storage and parking to a production facility (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-01-27
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A brief summary of Chambercombe in Devon
Chambercombe is a hilly suburb located in the North Devon town of Ilfracombe, known for its picturesque landscapes and residential charm. Its unique topography and proximity to the coast make it an appealing area for potential planning applications related to housing and development. It sits within the Ilfracombe district.
Property prices in Chambercombe show an average sale price of £296,861, 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 Chambercombe a particularly low-crime area.
Chambercombe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ilfracombe. 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 Chambercombe includes 5 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.
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Planning Activity in Chambercombe
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Chambercombe. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chambercombe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Chambercombe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chambercombe were full planning applications (17), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
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