Ensis, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ensis, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Ensis
Ensis, commonly known as razor clams, are medium-sized edible saltwater clams found along the coasts of Devon. They are part of the Pharidae family and are particularly noted for their distinctive behavior of ejecting water while burrowing into sand, often referred to as "spoots" in Scotland. This genus may also encompass related species from the genus Solen, making it a key consideration for local marine and environmental planning applications.
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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 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ensis.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ensis.
- 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 Ensis based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
51 planning applications found near Ensis.
- - Bustley View Harracott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LG
Erection of detached carport with garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - Swanmoor Harracott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LG
Prior notification for erection of one agricultural building for the storage of feed and machinery
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-08-29
View full details - - Swanmoor Harracott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LG
Prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to 2 dwellings (Class Q (A and B))
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-07-25
View full details - - The Barn Swanmoor Harracott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LG
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing use as a permanent residential dwelling in breach of condition 3 planning permission 43800
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-05-08
View full details - - Bustley View Harracott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LG
Extension to existing agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-10-02
View full details - - Swanmoor House Harracott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LG
Change of use of farmyard to domestic garden and erection of double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - Sweetfield West Harracott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3JT
Amended garage design for ancillary and store to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2021-10-15
View full details - - SWEETFIELD WEST, , , HARRACOTT, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3JT
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE EXENSION & GARAGE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2019-02-05
View full details - - SWANMOOR, , , HARRACOTT, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3LG
PRIOR APPROVAL FOR PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO TWO DWELLINGS (CLASS Q(A)(B)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2018-12-03
View full details - - MEADOW VIEW, , , HARRACOTT, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3JT
REMOVAL OF CONDITION 4 (USE RESTRICTION) ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 49472 (CONVERSION OF BARN TO FORM ONE UNIT OF HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION (AMENDED DESIGN TO APPROVED PLANNING PERMISSION 34439)) TO
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2018-10-17
View full details - - SWANMOOR, , , HARRACOTT, DEVON, EX31 3LG
PRIOR APPROVAL FOR CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO ONE DWELLINGHOUSE (CLASS Q(A)(B))
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2017-12-11
View full details - - MEADOW VIEW, HARRACOTT, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3JT
CHANGE OF USE FROM HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION TO FULL RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2017-10-27
View full details - - SWANMOOR, , , HARRACOTT, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3LG
PRIOR APPROVAL FOR CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO HOTEL (USE CLASS C1)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2017-06-19
View full details - - SWANMOOR, HARRACOTT, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3LG
PRIOR APPROVAL FOR CONVERSION OF AGRICULTURAL BARN TO ONE DWELLING (CLASS Q & B)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2016-12-13
View full details - - HILDREW FARM, , , HARRACOTT, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3JT
ERECTION OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING FOR STORAGE OF FODDER/MACHINERY & EWES PRIOR AND DURING LAMBING
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2016-06-15
View full details - - ENSIS FARM, , , HARRACOTT, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3JT
RETROSPECTIVE LISTED BUILDING APPLICATION FOR CONVERSION OF BARN TO HOME OFFICE
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2014-11-25
View full details - - WEST HILDREW FARM, , , HARRACOTT, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3JT
EXTENSION OF TIME LIMIT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF LISTED BUILDING CONSENT 49754 FOR THE CONVERSION OF BARN TO FORM ONE UNIT OF HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2013-03-15
View full details - - WEST HILDREW FARM, , , HARRACOTT, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3JT
EXTENSION OF TIME LIMIT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION 49472 - CONVERSION OF BARN TO FORM ONE UNIT OF HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2013-03-15
View full details - - THE CHAPEL ESIS CROSS HARRACOTT BARNSTAPLE DEVON EX31 3JT
ERECTION OF A GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PHOTVOLTAIC PANEL ARRAY (16 PANELS, [ ] ROW, [ ]kW)
Status: Withdrawn | Council: North Devon | Date: 2013-03-07
View full details - - SWANMOOR, , HARRACOTT, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3LG
EXTENSION TO DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2011-10-10
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A brief summary of Ensis in Devon
Ensis, commonly known as razor clams, are medium-sized edible saltwater clams found along the coasts of Devon. They are part of the Pharidae family and are particularly noted for their distinctive behavior of ejecting water while burrowing into sand, often referred to as "spoots" in Scotland. This genus may also encompass related species from the genus Solen, making it a key consideration for local marine and environmental planning applications.
Property prices in Ensis 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 Ensis a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ensis includes 2 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, Ensis 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 Ensis
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Ensis. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ensis may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Ensis slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ensis were outline applications (3), full planning applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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