Fremington, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fremington, Devon.
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About Fremington
Fremington is a large village and civil parish located in North Devon, just three miles west of Barnstaple. Nestled between the tidal estuary of the River Taw and the inlet known as Fremington Pill, it is bordered by several parishes, including Heanton Punchardon and Instow. This strategic location makes Fremington an area of interest for planning applications, with its rich history and community development potential.
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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 Fremington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fremington.
- 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 Fremington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Fremington.
- - 1 Beech Park Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2PR
Demolition of existing double garage and erection of a two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 77 Redlands Road Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2PP
Extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 1 Seaking Road Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 3GB
Alterations to existing dwelling including installation of windows and re-cladding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 15 Broadway Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2NR
Erection of single storey rear extension and alterations and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Rear of 20 Taw Meadow Crescent Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2QA
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of crown reduction on S.E. quadrant to S.W. quadrant 1x Oak tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Little Bridge House Redlands Road Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2PZ
Prior notification for the installation of 148 PV solar panels on six roofs
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Vicarage Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2NX
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of works required to reduce crown and branches to Beech tree on the boundary line, due to overhanging neighbo
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 48 Redlands Road Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2NY
Application for consent to works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of T1 – Ash (Fraxinus excelsior). Proposed crown reduction of approximately 3m in height and 2m in lateral spr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Little Bridge House Redlands Road Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2PZ
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - 7 Higher Road Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 3BG
Demolition of garage and rear lean-to extension and erection of single storey extension and double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Fremington in Devon
Fremington is a large village and civil parish located in North Devon, just three miles west of Barnstaple. Nestled between the tidal estuary of the River Taw and the inlet known as Fremington Pill, it is bordered by several parishes, including Heanton Punchardon and Instow. This strategic location makes Fremington an area of interest for planning applications, with its rich history and community development potential.
Property prices in Fremington 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 Fremington a particularly low-crime area.
Fremington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Fremington Quay, Fremington. 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 Fremington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI, Fremington Quay Cliffs 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, Fremington 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 Fremington
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Fremington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fremington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Fremington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Fremington were full planning applications (8), tree works (7), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 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.