Countisbury, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Countisbury, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Countisbury
Countisbury is a quaint village located in the North Devon district of England, nestled within the picturesque Exmoor National Park. Approximately two miles east of Lynmouth along the A39, it features a local church and pub, while the remaining structures are under the ownership of the National Trust. As of 2001, the village had a population of 66, making it a small but charming community for potential planning applications.
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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 Countisbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Countisbury.
- 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 Countisbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Countisbury.
- - THE BLUE BALL INN, COUNTISBURY, LYNTON, EX35 6NE
Lawful development certificate for an existing commencement of the development of the extension to provide staff accommodation, together with, the creation of window and door to the west elevation and
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - THE BLUE BALL INN, COUNTISBURY, LYNTON, EX35 6NE
Listed building consent for the proposed installation of a replacement septic tank. Retrospective.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - THE BLUE BALL INN, COUNTISBURY, LYNTON, EX35 6NE
Proposed installation of a replacement septic tank. Retrospective.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - THE BLUE BALL INN, COUNTISBURY, LYNTON, EX35 6NE
Advertisement consent for the proposed installation of new signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - THE BLUE BALL INN, COUNTISBURY, LYNTON, EX35 6NE
Listed building consent for the proposed installation of new signage and 5no. lanterns
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - THE BLUE BALL INN, COUNTISBURY, LYNTON, EX35 6NE
Listed Building Consent for the proposed installation of defibrillator to East Elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2023-12-12
View full details - - THE BLUE BALL INN, COUNTISBURY, LYNTON, EX35 6NE
Proposed extension to provide staff accommodation, together with, the creation of window and door to the west elevation and installation of photovoltaic array.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2022-09-21
View full details - - THE BLUE BALL INN, COUNTISBURY, LYNTON, EX35 6NE
Listed building consent for proposed extension to provide staff accommodation, together with, the creation of window and door to the west elevation and installation of photovoltaic array.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2022-09-21
View full details - - THE BLUE BALL INN, COUNTISBURY, LYNTON, EX35 6NE
Proposed erection of 4no. linked cabins for use as holiday lets.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2022-09-20
View full details - - Berry Lawn Linhay, Countisbury, Lynton
Proposed change of use of agricultural building to walkers' bothy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2018-03-12
View full details - - Countisbury Workshops, Lynton, Devon
Proposed conversion of workshop to create basic bunkhouse accommodation for up to six people. As per additional information 23.08.16.
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2016-08-01
View full details - - Church Cottage, Countisbury, Lynton, Devon
Proposed building to house a biomass boiler, woodchip store and domestic store. Re-submission of withdrawn application 62/11/13/007.
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2014-09-16
View full details - - The Bunkhouse Annex, Countisbury, Devon
Listed Building Consent to replace 10 wooden windows with hardwood painted double glazed, together with the removal of cement based render and replace with lime based render and lime wash. As per amen
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2014-04-07
View full details - - Town Farm Cottages, Countisbury, Lynton, Devon
Proposed extension to the wrought iron fence to enclose No 2 Town Farm Cottages.
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2013-09-26
View full details - - Town Farm Cottages, Countisbury, Lynton, Devon
Listed Building Consent to extend the wrought iron fence to enclose No 2 Town Farm Cottages.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2013-09-26
View full details - - Church Cottage, Countisbury, Lynton, Devon
Proposed building to house a biomass boiler, woodchip store and domestic store. As per amended plans 09.10.13.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2013-08-28
View full details - - Myrtleberry, Lynmouth, Devon
Proposed removal of existing workshop and garden wall together with the erection of a replacement workshop and wall.
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2012-10-15
View full details - - Myrtleberry, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6NT
Proposed two storey extension and alterations to dwelling together with the formation of balcony. As per additional information (Bat survey report) received 22/03/10.
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2010-02-16
View full details - - Exmoor Base Camp, Town Farm Cottages, Countisbury, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6NE
Proposed installation of 2 no. solar thermal panels.
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2010-01-15
View full details - - Church Cottage, Countisbury, Brendon, EX35 6NE
Application for a non-material amendment (proposing the reduction in width of 2 no windows, the removal of a boiler, the blocking up of an external doorway together with the retention of the existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2009-12-16
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A brief summary of Countisbury in Devon
Countisbury is a quaint village located in the North Devon district of England, nestled within the picturesque Exmoor National Park. Approximately two miles east of Lynmouth along the A39, it features a local church and pub, while the remaining structures are under the ownership of the National Trust. As of 2001, the village had a population of 66, making it a small but charming community for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Countisbury 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 Countisbury a particularly low-crime area.
Countisbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lower East Lyn. 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 Countisbury includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Watersmeet SSSI, Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 6 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Countisbury 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 Countisbury
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Countisbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Countisbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 96 days, decisions near Countisbury 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 Countisbury were listed building and heritage (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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