How long do planning decisions take near Croyde Bay?

The average planning decision time near Croyde Bay is 54 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Croyde Bay?

The planning approval rate near Croyde Bay is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Croyde Bay?

The most common type of planning application near Croyde Bay is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Croyde Bay?

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Croyde Bay, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Croyde Bay, Devon.

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About Croyde Bay

Croyde is a picturesque village situated on the stunning west-facing coastline of North Devon, England. Nestled along the South West Coast Path near Baggy Point, which is managed by the National Trust, Croyde is part of the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to tourism, conservation, and residential development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £395,883 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Devon
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
LSOA: North Devon 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Croyde Bay.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Croyde Bay.

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 Bay based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Croyde Bay.

- 8 Moor Park Close Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1NX
Extensions to dwelling to include works to roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-20
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- Ocean Pitch Campsite Moor Lane Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1NZ
Variation of condition 2 (plans) attached to planning permission 64112 (Change of Use of land to allow camping from Easter to end of September) to allow improved site layout
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-05
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- Surfing Croyde Bay Baggy Lodge Moor Lane Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1PA
Retrospective application for erection of a sauna, decking and balustrade
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-06-12
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- Atlantis Lodge Moor Lane Croyde Braunton Devon EX33 1PA
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 62954 (Demolition of existing dwelling & erection of one dwelling with detached garage (bat emergence survey & amended drawings) (furthe
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Croyde Bay in Devon

Property prices in Croyde Bay show an average sale price of £395,883, 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 Croyde Bay a particularly low-crime area.

Croyde Bay has one conservation area within its boundaries: Croyde. 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 Croyde Bay 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.

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Planning Activity in Croyde Bay

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Croyde Bay. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Croyde Bay.

The average decision time of 54 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 Bay were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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