Croyde, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Croyde, Devon.
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About Croyde
Croyde is a picturesque village located on the west-facing coastline of North Devon, renowned for its stunning natural beauty. Nestled along the South West Coast Path near Baggy Point, a National Trust site, Croyde is situated within the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to tourism, conservation, and residential development.
Population: 614
District: Georgeham
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Croyde.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Croyde.
- 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 Croyde based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Croyde.
- - Myrtle Farm 7 Jones Hill Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1LX
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of felling to ground level 1x Eucalyptus, 2x Ash and 2x Sycamore
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 1 Village Hall Jones Hill Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1LX
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown lifting of 1 Small Elm Tree (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Thornberry Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1NH
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 72133 Demolition of existing house and ancillary buildings and construction of replacement dwelling and change of use of agricultural la
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Pennyhill House 2 Penny Hill Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1QR
Partial demolition of existing outbuilding and replacement with one dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Myrtle Farm Cottage Jones Hill Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1LX
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduce - Existing H 6.5m, N-S 4m, E-W 4m. Post Pruning H 4m, N-S 2.5m, E-W 2.5m to encourage lower dense growt
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 7 Jones Hill Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1LX
Notice of application to modify a planning obligation under Regulation 3 of the Town & Country Planning (modification & discharge of planning obligations) Regulations 1992 in respect of removal of aff
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 22 Hobbs Hill Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1LZ
Listed building consent for change of window to doorway & render of rear wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 2 Rose Villas St Marys Road Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1PG
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of T1 Ash - Removal due to Ash die back, T2 - 4 Silver Birch - Reduction of three birches by 1.5-2 metres cutting back to sufficient gr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 22 St Marys Road Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1PG
Porch and rear extensions and alterations to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 2 Davids Cottages Cloutmans Lane Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1NG
Alterations to dwelling to include ground and second floor extensions, erection of a double garage and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Luckenborough Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1NH
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 3 (facing materials) attached to planning permission 76392 (demolition of dwelling an erection of replacement dwelling (amended plans))
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Fig Tree Farm House 47 St Marys Road Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1PJ
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of removal of 1x Birch tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 16 Moor Lane Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1NN
Creation of new driveway entrance & parking area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - Land adjacent Long Cross Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1LZ
Application for a lawful development certificate for commencement of works relating to planning permission 72712
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - 16 Moor Lane Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1NN
Extension and alterations to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 2 Home Farm Close Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1PD
Single storey front extension, first floor extension over garage, change of concrete roof tiles to composite slate and additional parking space to the front (Amended description) (Amended plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Croyde in Devon
Croyde is a picturesque village located on the west-facing coastline of North Devon, renowned for its stunning natural beauty. Nestled along the South West Coast Path near Baggy Point, a National Trust site, Croyde is situated within the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to tourism, conservation, and residential development. The settlement has a population of approximately 614. It sits within the Georgeham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Croyde a particularly low-crime area.
Croyde has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Croyde, Putsborough. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Croyde includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Saunton to Baggy Point Coast SSSI, Braunton Burrows SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Devon; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Braunton Burrows. 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, Croyde 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 Croyde
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Croyde. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Croyde may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Croyde were full planning applications (8), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.