Kentisbury Ford, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kentisbury Ford, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kentisbury Ford are administered by North Devon District Council. View the full North Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kentisbury Ford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kentisbury Ford.
- 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 Kentisbury Ford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Kentisbury Ford.
- - Land At Stonecombe Hill Patchole Kentisbury EX31 4NB
Erection of agricultural shed & access track and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - The Shippen Higher Patchole Farm Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NB
Alterations and single storey extension to include conversion of attached garage/store to provide additional accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land at Stonecombe Hill Patchole Kentisbury EX31 4NB
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 80660 (Retrospective application for the retention of an erected agricultural storage building) to allow for two roller doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Patchole Manor Cottage Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NB
Conversion of a redundant building into a dwelling (amended location plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 4 Ruxfield Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NB
Front and rear extension with additional works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Kentisbury Ford in Devon
Kentisbury Ford is a settlement located in Devon, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kentisbury Ford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kentisbury Ford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Arlington SSSI; 4 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kentisbury Ford 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.
Planning Activity in Kentisbury Ford
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Kentisbury Ford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kentisbury Ford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kentisbury Ford were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Patchole planning applications
- Arlington Beccott planning applications
- East Down planning applications
- Bugford planning applications
- Stonecombe planning applications
- Kentisbury planning applications
- Arlington planning applications
- Clifton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.