Instow, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Instow, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Instow
Instow is a picturesque village located in North Devon, England, situated at the confluence of the Taw and Torridge rivers. Nestled between the villages of Westleigh and Yelland, and facing Appledore across the estuary, it offers a unique coastal setting. The village is part of an electoral ward that had a population of 1,501 according to the 2011 census, making it a small yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 660 (2021)
District: North Devon
Website: http://www.instow.net/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Instow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Instow.
- 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 Instow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Instow.
- - Watersmeet Lane End Road Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4LE
Extensions to front and rear together with internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 1 Lyndale Terrace Anstey Way Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4HS
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 4 (specifications of the glazing system) attached to planning permission 81109 (Erection of balcony to residential apartment and change of wind
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - The Quay Inn 1 Marine Parade Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4HY
Listed Building consent for the installation of an extraction duct in a commercial kitchen
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - The Quay Inn 1 Marine Parade Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4HY
Retrospective application for the installation of an extraction duct in commercial kitchen
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 4-5 Bath Terrace Marine Parade Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4JL
Conversion of former care home to 7no. flats, demolition of extension & the erection of 2no. dwellings to rear, parking & associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Caynham Anstey Way Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4JF
Single storey extension to rear of dwelling & associated landscaping works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Yerrold Lane End Road Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4LE
Conversion of flat roof to pitched roof on part of outbuilding and extension from rear to join outbuilding to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Johns of Instow 4-5 Marine Parade Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4HY
Demolition of ground floor structures and erection of flat roof extension together with internal alterations, fenestration alteration & alterations to external stairs and entrance and erection of gree
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - Cuckoos Nest Kiln Close Lane Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4JZ
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown lifting of 2x Monterey Pine (T1 & T2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 1 Kiln Close Kiln Close Lane Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4JY
Extension to dwelling and an additional parking space (amended plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Swiss Cottage Anstey Way Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4JQ
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of 1x Sycamore (T1) fell at ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Offshore Marine Parade Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4JN
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown reduction of 2x Sycamores (T1 & T4), 1x Leylandii (T2), 1x Bay (T3) and 2x Macrocarpa (T5 & T6)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - 12 Lane End Close Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4LG
Proposed extension and alterations to existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Commodore Hotel & Greysands House Marine Parade Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4JN
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of felling of 5 Monterey cypress (T1- T5)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - Arromanches Camp (RM Instow) Marine Parade Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4FF
Creation of new training spaces, to replace existing facilities, with support offices and amenities split between two buildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - All Saints Chapel Anstey Way Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4JG
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of selective reduction of limbs (T1 )Willow tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - 1 Chichester Close Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4JT
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 74345 (demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling) to allow for design amendments and addition of a
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-02-02
View full details - - Millards Hill House Anstey Way Instow Bideford Devon EX39 4JQ
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown lifting and crown reduction of 1 Sycamore tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Instow in Devon
Instow is a picturesque village located in North Devon, England, situated at the confluence of the Taw and Torridge rivers. Nestled between the villages of Westleigh and Yelland, and facing Appledore across the estuary, it offers a unique coastal setting. The village is part of an electoral ward that had a population of 1,501 according to the 2011 census, making it a small yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 660 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Instow show an average sale price of £274,340, 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 Instow a particularly low-crime area.
Instow has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Appledore, Instow. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Instow includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI, Braunton Burrows SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Devon; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Braunton Burrows. 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, Instow planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.instow.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 Instow
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Instow. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Instow.
With an average of 102 days, decisions near Instow take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Instow were full planning applications (8), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 53% 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, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Worlington planning applications
- Appledore planning applications
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- Westleigh planning applications
- Diddywell planning applications
- Yelland planning applications
- Eastleigh planning applications
- Lower Yelland planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.