How long do planning decisions take near Little Bray?

The average planning decision time near Little Bray is 47 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 Little Bray?

The planning approval rate near Little Bray is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Bray?

The most common type of planning application near Little Bray is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Bray?

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Little Bray, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Bray, Devon.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £271,417 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Devon
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
LSOA: North Devon 012D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Bray.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Bray.

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 Little Bray based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Little Bray.

- Little Bray Farm Brayford Barnstaple Devon EX32 7QG
Demolition of dairy building and erection of agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-09-17
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A brief summary of Little Bray in Devon

Little Bray is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Little Bray show an average sale price of £271,417, 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 Little Bray a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Little Bray includes 8 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.

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Planning Activity in Little Bray

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Little Bray. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Little Bray.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Little Bray were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (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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