Mortehoe, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mortehoe, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Mortehoe are administered by North Devon District Council. View the full North Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Mortehoe
Mortehoe is a picturesque village and former manor located on Devon's north coast, approximately 10 miles north-west of Barnstaple. Nestled in a valley amidst hilly sand dunes, it overlooks Woolacombe and Lee Bay, making it a scenic spot for potential development. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,637, indicating a vibrant community that may be relevant for planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,362 (2021)
District: North Devon
Website: http://www.mortehoe.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £296,861 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mortehoe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mortehoe.
- 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 Mortehoe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
176 planning applications found near Mortehoe.
- - 1 Rockham View North Morte Road Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7EG
Replacement of wooden windows and external doors together with erection of a front porch (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - North Barn Town Farm Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7DT
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of:- 1. To fell 5 Ash trees (Fraxinus Excelsior) due to excessive shading to garden, proximity to property walls / boundaries and ident
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Devonia Belle 5 The Crescent Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7DX
Creation of balcony to include changing the window to a door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Bracken Corner North Morte Road Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7ED
Addition of lean-to roof to create verandah area together with covered porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - School House Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7DT
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of Removal x1 Monterey cypress (T1) to ground level. T2 - Monterey cypress (Height-11m). Whole crown reduction to 9m above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - Gorseview 4 Kinevor Close Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7EE
Demolition of single storey attached garage and erection of 2 storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Blueyonder North Morte Road Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7ED
Single storey side extension with roof terrace
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Headland Court North Morte Road Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7DR
Installation of replacement external doors and windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Bracken Corner North Morte Road Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7ED
Extension to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Cleave House North Morte Road Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7ED
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of pollarding of ash tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-08-28
View full details - - Craigwell North Morte Road Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7ED
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of replacement dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-07-18
View full details - - Blueyonder North Morte Road Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7ED
Loft conversion with dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-06-05
View full details - - The Smugglers Rest North Morte Road Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7DR
Change of use from B&B to mixed use ground floor restaurant and 3 residential flats
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-03-19
View full details - - Little Phares Cottage Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7DU
Extension and renovation of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 1 Kinevor Close Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7EE
Demolition of side extension & garage and erection of two storey side extension and garage with balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-10-02
View full details - - Land at High Tide North Morte Road Mortehoe Devon EX34 7EG
Erection of dwelling and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-05-04
View full details - - Little Phares Cottage Road From Lower Claypark To Mortehoe Station Road Mortehoe Devon EX34 7DU
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing residential dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2022-11-18
View full details - - Mortehoe Car Park Mortehoe Station Road Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7DX
Siting of one sign externally “non-illuminated” welcome orientation board
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Devon | Date: 2022-10-21
View full details - - Heatherdale North Morte Road Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7ED
Loft conversion with dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2022-07-15
View full details - - Cleave House North Morte Road Mortehoe Woolacombe Devon EX34 7ED
Replacement of existing garden building with new ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2022-05-31
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A brief summary of Mortehoe in Devon
Mortehoe is a picturesque village and former manor located on Devon's north coast, approximately 10 miles north-west of Barnstaple. Nestled in a valley amidst hilly sand dunes, it overlooks Woolacombe and Lee Bay, making it a scenic spot for potential development. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,637, indicating a vibrant community that may be relevant for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,362 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Mortehoe show an average sale price of £296,861, 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 Mortehoe a particularly low-crime area.
Mortehoe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woolacombe, Mortehoe. 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 Mortehoe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Morte Point SSSI, Barricane Beach SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Devon. 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, Mortehoe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.mortehoe.org/. 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 Mortehoe
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Mortehoe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mortehoe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Mortehoe take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Mortehoe were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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