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Planning in Fremington

Only 9 decisions near Fremington in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fremington in the last 24 months, from North Devon District Council's planning register.

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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.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fremington area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Fremington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Fremington has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Fremington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Fremington.

The most common types were tree works (8), full planning applications (7), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fremington?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Fremington.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fremington?
The most common type of planning application near Fremington is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fremington?
You can search and track planning applications near Fremington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.