How long do planning decisions take near High Bray?

The average planning decision time near High Bray is 43 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 High Bray?

The planning approval rate near High Bray is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near High Bray?

The most common type of planning application near High Bray is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near High Bray?

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High Bray, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near High Bray, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in High Bray are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About High Bray

High Bray is a quaint village located in the North Devon district of Devon, England, and is now part of the parish of Brayford. Historically a civil parish, it had a population of 150 in 1961 before being dissolved and merged with Charles to form Brayford on 1 April 1986. For those researching planning applications in the area, High Bray's rich history and its integration into the larger Brayford parish may offer valuable context.

District: Brayford

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Area Information

Admin district: North Devon
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
LSOA: North Devon 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near High Bray.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 High Bray based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of High Bray in Devon

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes High Bray a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around High Bray includes 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. 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 High Bray

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near High Bray. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 High Bray.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near High Bray were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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