East Buckland, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Buckland, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in East Buckland are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Buckland
East Buckland is a quaint village located in the North Devon district of England, now part of the East and West Buckland parish. It is situated adjacent to West Buckland and is home to an Anglican church frequently attended by students from the nearby West Buckland School. As of 1961, the village had a small population of 70, reflecting its close-knit community. Researchers interested in planning applications in this area may find its unique character and community facilities noteworthy.
District: East and West Buckland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £271,417 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Buckland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Buckland.
- 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 East Buckland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near East Buckland.
- - Westacott Farm East Buckland Barnstaple Devon EX32 0TA
Prior notification for erection of one agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Higher Pitt Barn East Buckland Barnstaple Devon EX32 0TD
Part retrospective application for retention of outbuilding as additional accommodation with alterations and link to host dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Higher Pitt Barn East Buckland Barnstaple Devon EX32 0TD
Approval of details in respect of discharge of conditions 9 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) and 10 (HMMP) attached to planning permission 80128 (Change of use of land & erection of sand school arena)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-08-19
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A brief summary of East Buckland in Devon
East Buckland is a quaint village located in the North Devon district of England, now part of the East and West Buckland parish. It is situated adjacent to West Buckland and is home to an Anglican church frequently attended by students from the nearby West Buckland School. As of 1961, the village had a small population of 70, reflecting its close-knit community. Researchers interested in planning applications in this area may find its unique character and community facilities noteworthy. It sits within the East and West Buckland district.
Property prices in East Buckland show an average sale price of £271,417, 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 East Buckland a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around East Buckland includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, East Buckland 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 East Buckland
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near East Buckland. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Buckland may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near East Buckland were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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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.