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15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Knowle (EX9) · updated daily · East Devon District Council

Planning in Knowle (EX9)

Approved
81%
38 of 45 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Knowle (EX9) in the last 24 months, from East Devon District Council's planning register.

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Around Knowle (EX9)

Postcode districts

EX9 105 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: East Devon District Council

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About Knowle (EX9)

Knowle is a village located near Braunton in North Devon, positioned along the A361 road that connects Ilfracombe and Barnstaple. As part of the civil parish of Braunton, it is also close to the historic site of Knowle Hill Castle, an Iron Age fortification, making it a point of interest for both planning applications and local heritage. It sits within the Braunton district.

Property prices in Knowle show an average sale price of £514,740, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Knowle has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Knowle 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 Knowle, 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, 73 planning applications were submitted near Knowle. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

The most common types were tree works (25), full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Knowle (EX9)?
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Knowle (EX9). The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Knowle (EX9)?
The average planning decision time near Knowle (EX9) is 44 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Knowle (EX9)?
The planning approval rate near Knowle (EX9) is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Knowle (EX9)?
The most common type of planning application near Knowle (EX9) is tree works applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Knowle (EX9)?
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