Heanton Punchardon, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heanton Punchardon, Devon.
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About Heanton Punchardon
Heanton Punchardon is a village and civil parish located just east-southeast of Braunton in North Devon. Nestled on the north bank of the River Taw estuary, it is bordered by several parishes including Braunton, Marwood, and Fremington. The area, which includes the localities of Wrafton and Chivenor, had a population of 404 in 1901 and is part of an electoral ward that totaled 2,673 residents as of the 2011 census, making it a relevant location for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 2,600 (2021)
District: North Devon
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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 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Heanton Punchardon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heanton Punchardon.
- 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 Heanton Punchardon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Heanton Punchardon.
- - Land Adjacent to The Corner House Eastacombe Lane Heanton Punchard EX31 4DG
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 4 (Phase 1 Preliminary Contamination Assessment) attached to planning permission 76601 (Proposed change of use and conversion of redundant conc
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Land adj Eastacombe Rise Heanton Punchardon Barnstaple Devon EX31 4DG
Application for permission in principle for development of up to 9 dwellings, access and drainage
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Highfield Road From Heanton Square To Eastacombe Cross Heanton EX31 4DQ
Alterations and extension to dwelling to include raising of roof to provide additional accommodation at first floor level
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Taw Croft Eastacombe Lane Heanton Punchardon Barnstaple Devon EX31 4DG
Demolition of conservatory and flat roof side extension and erection of two storey extensions together with removal of garage flat roof and replacement with pitched roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-08-08
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A brief summary of Heanton Punchardon in Devon
Heanton Punchardon is a village and civil parish located just east-southeast of Braunton in North Devon. Nestled on the north bank of the River Taw estuary, it is bordered by several parishes including Braunton, Marwood, and Fremington. The area, which includes the localities of Wrafton and Chivenor, had a population of 404 in 1901 and is part of an electoral ward that totaled 2,673 residents as of the 2011 census, making it a relevant location for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,600 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Heanton Punchardon 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 Heanton Punchardon a particularly low-crime area.
Heanton Punchardon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Heanton Punchardon. 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 Heanton Punchardon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Taw-Torridge Estuary 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.
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Planning Activity in Heanton Punchardon
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Heanton Punchardon. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Heanton Punchardon maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Heanton Punchardon were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4), outline applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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