Ilfracombe, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ilfracombe, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
About Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe is a picturesque seaside resort and civil parish located on the North Devon coast of England, renowned for its charming small harbour flanked by dramatic cliffs. This coastal town offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community character, making it a key area for planning applications related to tourism, conservation, and coastal development.
Population: 11,035 (2021) · Area: 2.7 km²
District: North Devon
Website: http://www.ilfracombetown.net/
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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 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ilfracombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ilfracombe.
- 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 Ilfracombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Ilfracombe.
- - 108 109 High Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9ET
Change of use from commercial to residential to create a self-contained studio flat together with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Car Park Adelaide Terrace Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9JR
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 5 (Construction Management plan) attached to planning permission 80710 (Application under Regulation 3 of the Town & Country Planning General R
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Former Wilderbrook Nursing Home Torrs Park Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8AZ
Creation of 1no. flat by conversion of, and extension to redundant kitchen area together with provision of 7no. on-site parking spaces
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Torrs Vale Torrs Park Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8AZ
Works to repair roof and walls of existing building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 96 High Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9NH
Prior notification for conversion of first floor to one flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 30 Oxford Grove Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9HG
Alterations to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Ilfracombe Delivery Office 37-38 High Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DB
Conversion of five-storey building to deliver a mixed-use scheme comprising residential accommodation, retail and exhibition spaces
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Epchris House Torrs Park Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8AZ
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of T1 - Holm Oak - Reduce to Previous Pollarding point where suitable - Reduce height by approx. 4m and deduce spread by approx. 4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Sunspot Amusement Arcade Wilder Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8BN
Alterations to the existing car park railings & resurfacing of the car park, including upgraded surface finishes
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Wrens Nest Upper Torrs Park Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8BB
Single storey extension to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 28 High Street Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DA
Replacement of first floor windows with sashed windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 28 High Street Ilfracombe EX34 9DA
Listed Building Consent to replace the first floor windows with sashed windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - The New Vicarage St Brannocks Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8EG
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of: T20 Cherry Tree for removal T047 Sycamore - remove decaying branch T048 Ash - for removal T049 Cherry - f
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 82 & 83 High Street Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ
Part retrospective conversion of a portion of commercial premises to accommodate a single residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Westwell Hall Torrs Park Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8AZ
Retrospective change of use from former hotel to a single dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - Tides Granville Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8AS
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order no. 1990 in respect of removal of 1x Sycamore (T1) Remove to ground level and lateral branch reduction of 4x Sycamore tr
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Seaview Haven Highfield Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9JP
First Floor extensions to nursing home
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - Flat 3 15 Oxford Park Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9JS
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown reduction and crown lift of 1x Sycamore tree (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - Elm Court Torrs Park Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8AZ
Notification of works to trees in a conservation are in respect of 1 X beech crown lift and 1 X alder to repollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Elms Court Torrs Park Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8BA
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of removal of 1x Yew Tree and 1x Cypress & crown reduction of 1 row of Maple trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-02-28
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A brief summary of Ilfracombe in Devon
Ilfracombe is a picturesque seaside resort and civil parish located on the North Devon coast of England, renowned for its charming small harbour flanked by dramatic cliffs. This coastal town offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community character, making it a key area for planning applications related to tourism, conservation, and coastal development. The Town has a population of approximately 11,035 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Ilfracombe covers an area of approximately 2.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Ilfracombe 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 Ilfracombe a particularly low-crime area.
Ilfracombe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ilfracombe. 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 Ilfracombe includes 2 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, Ilfracombe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ilfracombetown.net/. 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 Ilfracombe
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Ilfracombe. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ilfracombe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Ilfracombe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ilfracombe were full planning applications (17), tree works (6), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
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