How long do planning decisions take near Gunn?

The average planning decision time near Gunn is 35 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Gunn?

The planning approval rate near Gunn is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gunn?

The most common type of planning application near Gunn is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gunn?

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Gunn, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gunn, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

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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 010C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gunn.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gunn.

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 Gunn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Gunn.

- 5 Tree Close Gunn Barnstaple Devon EX32 7PA
Prior notification for creation of agricultural access track
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 1 Tree Close Gunn Barnstaple Devon EX32 7PA
Removal of condition e (agricultural occupancy) attached to planning permission NI19187 (Agricultural worker's bungalows (5), hotel and access) to allow an unrestricted dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-08
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A brief summary of Gunn in Devon

Gunn is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Gunn 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 Gunn a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Gunn includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Gunn

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Gunn. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Gunn.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Gunn were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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