Marwood, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marwood, Devon.
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About Marwood
Marwood is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Devon, approximately 3.5 miles north of Barnstaple. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Patsford, Middle Marwood, Whiddon, Milltown, Muddiford, Guineaford, Kingsheanton, Prixford, and the southern section of Bittadon, making it a diverse area for potential planning and development opportunities.
Population: 849 (2021)
District: North Devon
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Town Insights
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 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marwood.
- 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 Marwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Marwood.
- - Bridge House Marwood Barnstaple Devon EX31 4EA
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of removal of 1x Conifer (T1) and Silver Birch (T2), crown reduction of 1x Magnolia (T3) and 1x unknown species (T4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - St Michaels Church Marwood Barnstaple Devon EX31 4EB
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of: Crown Lift (Memorial Area) to T1-Beech, Crown Lift West Quadrant (Over utility cable, graves & boundary wall) to T2&T3- Sycamore, C
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-10-30
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A brief summary of Marwood in Devon
Marwood is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Devon, approximately 3.5 miles north of Barnstaple. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Patsford, Middle Marwood, Whiddon, Milltown, Muddiford, Guineaford, Kingsheanton, Prixford, and the southern section of Bittadon, making it a diverse area for potential planning and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 849 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Marwood 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 Marwood a particularly low-crime area.
Marwood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Marwood, Guineaford and Kingsheanton, Middle Marwood. 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 Marwood includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Marwood 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 Marwood
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Marwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Marwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Marwood were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Guineaford planning applications
- Prixford planning applications
- Kingsheanton planning applications
- Whitehall planning applications
- Whiddon planning applications
- Higher Muddiford planning applications
- Crockers planning applications
- Milltown 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.