East-the-Water, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East-the-Water, Devon.
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Planning applications in East-the-Water are administered by North Devon District Council. View the full North Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East-the-Water
East-the-Water is a historic area of Bideford, a key port town situated on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, South West England. As the principal town within the Torridge local government district, Bideford offers a rich context for planning applications, reflecting its significance in the region's development and heritage.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East-the-Water.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East-the-Water.
- 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-the-Water based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near East-the-Water.
- - 4 Alverdiscott Road Bideford Devon EX39 4DA
Certificate of proposed lawful development for the erection of a double garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - The Pollyfield Community Association Pollyfield Community Centre Avon Road Bideford Devon EX39 4BL
Single storey extension, with internal refurbishment works and associated external works/landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - The Pollyfield Community Association Pollyfield Community Centre Avon Road Bideford Devon EX39 4BL
Retrospective consent for a non-illuminated freestanding entrance sign at Pollyfield Community Centre.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Torridge District Council Operational Services Centre Alverdiscott Road Bideford Devon EX39 4DJ
Discharge of condition 19 of planning approval 1/0380/2024/LA (BNG notice implementation and completion)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Land And Buildings At Grid Reference 246587 126351 Mines Road East The Water Devon
Pruning of 3no. oak trees covered by TPO/0010/1972
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 246597 126405 Mines Road East The Water Devon
Discharge of conditions 3 & 4 of planning approval 1/0894/2021/FULM (Planting and materials)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 246891 126041 Alverdiscott Road Bideford Devon
Discharge of conditions 5, 17, and 21 of planning approval 1/0380/2024/LA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-09-30
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A brief summary of East-the-Water in Devon
East-the-Water is a historic area of Bideford, a key port town situated on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, South West England. As the principal town within the Torridge local government district, Bideford offers a rich context for planning applications, reflecting its significance in the region's development and heritage.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East-the-Water a particularly low-crime area.
East-the-Water has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bideford, Bideford East. 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 East-the-Water includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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-the-Water 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-the-Water
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near East-the-Water. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East-the-Water may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near East-the-Water slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East-the-Water were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (3), tree works (3).
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