Lynmouth, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lynmouth, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lynmouth are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lynmouth
Lynmouth is a picturesque village located in Devon, England, nestled at the northern edge of Exmoor. It lies at the confluence of the West Lyn and East Lyn rivers within a dramatic gorge, just 700 feet below the neighbouring town of Lynton. The two areas are linked by the unique Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a gravity-powered cable car system that adds to the charm of this built-up village, making it a notable consideration for planning applications in the region.
District: Lynton and Lynmouth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £491,655 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lynmouth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lynmouth.
- 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 Lynmouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
212 planning applications found near Lynmouth.
- - School House Market Street Lynton EX35 6AF
Works to trees in a conservation area - Tree T01 - Leyland Cypress 2/3 stems - Removal to 6 inch stump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - The Crown Hotel, Sinai Hill, Lynton, Ex35 6Ag
Listed building consent for the proposed replacement of existing chimney.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Exmoor National Park Information Centre The Pavilion The Esplanade Lynmouth EX35 6EQ
Discharge of condition 3 (Odour Risk Assessment) of approved application 62/41/25/007
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - White Rose Cottage Queen Street Lynton EX35 6AA
Proposed formation of roof garden on existing flat roof together with access hatch. Retrospective.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Seaview Villa 6 Summerhouse Path Lynmouth EX35 6ES
Works to tree in a conservation area: To remove 1no. Cupressus macrocarpa (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Shelley's 8 Watersmeet Road Lynmouth EX35 6EP
Proposed reinstatement of retaining wall and stone wall. Retrospective.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Crown Hotel Sinai Hill Lynton EX35 6AG
Advertisement consent for the proposed installation of 10 no. new signs.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - 25/23 - The Chalet, 2 Tors Park, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6NB
T1 Oak tree, Removal of T1 is required, a previously pollarded oak tree which now has very advanced decay in the main stem leaving it in a dangerous state and position above a driveway to properties.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - THE CROWN HOTEL, MARKET STREET, LYNTON, EX35 6AG
Listed building consent for the proposed light refurbishment of existing pub & restaurant, full refurbishment of hotel lobby lounge, conversion of existing games/billiards room to 2 new hotel bedrooms
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Castle Heights Estate, Castle Hill, Lynton, Devon
Works to tree in a conservation area: Work to crown reduce 1no Beech tree.
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Cobblers Cottage, 36 Watersmeet Road, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6EP
Works to tree in a conservation area: crown reduction of sycamore.
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - LYNTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, MARKET STREET, LYNTON, EX35 6AF
Works to trees in a conservation area: To fell 1no Mountain Ash (T1) to 1m above ground level.
Status: Rejected | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-04-11
View full details - - Lyn and Exmoor Museum, Market Street, Lynton, EX35 6AF
Discharge of conditions 4 (roof slates), 5 (hard landscaping) & 6 (Bat Licence) of approved application 62/41/23/030
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Lyn and Exmoor Museum, Market Street, Lynton, EX35 6AF
Discharge of conditions 4 (Roof slates) & 5 (hard landscaping) of approved application 62/41/23/031LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Rhenish Tower, The Esplanade, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6EQ
Listed building consent for the proposed installation of 4no. CCTV cameras.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Land between Tors Road & East Lyn River, Lynmouth
Works to tree in a conservation area: 1no tree (0736) - to create new pollard at the main union circa 6m above ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2024-06-25
View full details - - Rookery Wood - x:271927, y:149104, Lynton, Devon
Works to trees subject to a tree preservation order: F14/3/19 -Re-pollarding of up to 80 mixed broadleaf trees at Rookery Wood - trees were last pollarded about 10 years ago, and subsequent decay of t
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2024-04-10
View full details - - Lyn and Exmoor Museum, Market Street, Lynton, EX35 6AF
Listed building consent for the proposed refurbishment, alterations and extension, including landscaping works to improve accessibility.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2023-12-04
View full details - - Lyn and Exmoor Museum, Market Street, Lynton, EX31 6AF
Proposed refurbishment, alterations and extension, including landscaping works to improve accessibility.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2023-12-04
View full details - - SEACREST, MARS HILL, LYNMOUTH, EX35 6EF
Work to trees in a conservation area: To Fell to bank level 1 no. Variegated Holly (T1)
Status: Permitted | Council: Exmoor | Date: 2023-06-19
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A brief summary of Lynmouth in Devon
Lynmouth is a picturesque village located in Devon, England, nestled at the northern edge of Exmoor. It lies at the confluence of the West Lyn and East Lyn rivers within a dramatic gorge, just 700 feet below the neighbouring town of Lynton. The two areas are linked by the unique Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a gravity-powered cable car system that adds to the charm of this built-up village, making it a notable consideration for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Lynton and Lynmouth district.
Property prices in Lynmouth show an average sale price of £491,655, 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 Lynmouth a particularly low-crime area.
Lynmouth has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lynton, Lynmouth, Lower East Lyn. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lynmouth includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Lyn SSSI, Watersmeet SSSI, West Exmoor Coast and Woods SSSI and 1 more; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Exmoor & Quantock Oakwoods; 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, Lynmouth 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 Lynmouth
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Lynmouth. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 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 Lynmouth.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lynmouth were listed building and heritage (4), tree works (4), full planning applications (3). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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