Knowle (EX17), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Knowle (EX17), Devon.
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About Knowle (EX17)
Knowle is a village in North Devon, positioned along the A361 road between Ilfracombe and Barnstaple, and falls within the civil parish of Braunton. Notably, it is located near the historic Iron Age fortification of Knowle Hill Castle, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.
District: Braunton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,534 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Mid Devon 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Knowle (EX17).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Knowle (EX17).
- 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 Knowle (EX17) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Knowle (EX17).
- - Land at NGR 278274 101424 (Goblin Hill) Knowle Devon
Five day notification to remove Ash tree to ground level within the Conservation Area
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - School House Knowle Crediton Devon EX17 5BX
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations, alterations to doors and windows and replacement of roof on single storey to rear and replacement windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - School House Knowle Crediton Devon EX17 5BX
Alterations to doors and windows and replacement of roof on single storey to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Knowle (EX17) in Devon
Knowle is a village in North Devon, positioned along the A361 road between Ilfracombe and Barnstaple, and falls within the civil parish of Braunton. Notably, it is located near the historic Iron Age fortification of Knowle Hill Castle, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Braunton district.
Property prices in Knowle (EX17) show an average sale price of £330,534, 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 Knowle (EX17) a particularly low-crime area.
Knowle (EX17) has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Knowle (EX17) 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 Knowle (EX17)
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Knowle (EX17). Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 6 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 Knowle (EX17).
The average decision time of 6 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Knowle (EX17) were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.