Goosewell, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Goosewell, Devon.
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Planning applications in Goosewell are administered by North Devon District Council. View the full North Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Goosewell
Goosewell, located in Devon, is a vibrant commuter suburb of Plymouth, offering a mix of residential options and local amenities. Once a civil parish, it is now part of Plymstock, making it an attractive area for those looking to engage with planning applications in a growing community. Its proximity to Plymouth enhances its appeal for new developments and infrastructure projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £296,861 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Goosewell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Goosewell.
- 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 Goosewell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Goosewell.
- - The Stonehouse Watermouth Cove Holiday Park Watermouth Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9SJ
Extension to function room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Summerhill Hagginton Hill Berrynarbor Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9SB
Approval of details in respect of part discharge of condition 6 (CMP for demolition) attached to planning permission 77495 (Demolition of extra dwelling and erection of new dwelling)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Larkstone Cottage 17 Hagginton Hill Berrynarbor EX34 9SB
Extension to front porch and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-01-23
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A brief summary of Goosewell in Devon
Goosewell, located in Devon, is a vibrant commuter suburb of Plymouth, offering a mix of residential options and local amenities. Once a civil parish, it is now part of Plymstock, making it an attractive area for those looking to engage with planning applications in a growing community. Its proximity to Plymouth enhances its appeal for new developments and infrastructure projects.
Property prices in Goosewell show an average sale price of £296,861, 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 Goosewell a particularly low-crime area.
Goosewell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Berrynarbor. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Goosewell includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Napp's Cave SSSI, Hele, Samson's and Combe Martin Bays SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Devon. 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, Goosewell 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 Goosewell
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Goosewell. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Goosewell.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Goosewell were full planning applications (5), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hagginton Hill planning applications
- Lee planning applications
- Berrynarbor planning applications
- Hele planning applications
- Chambercombe planning applications
- Combe Martin planning applications
- Two Pots planning applications
- Ilfracombe planning applications
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.