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Planning in Kentisbury

Only 7 decisions near Kentisbury in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kentisbury in the last 24 months, from North Devon District Council's planning register.

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About Kentisbury

Kentisbury is a rural civil parish located in North Devon, England, near the Exmoor National Park. Comprising the hamlets of Patchole, Kentisbury Ford, and Kentisbury, it lies roughly 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Barnstaple. The parish saw a population increase from 266 in 2001 to 299 in 2011, making it a small yet growing community, which may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 353 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.

Property prices in Kentisbury show an average sale price of £303,858, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Kentisbury area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kentisbury a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Kentisbury has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kentisbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Kentisbury, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Kentisbury.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kentisbury?
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Kentisbury.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kentisbury?
The most common type of planning application near Kentisbury is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kentisbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Kentisbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.