Newton Tracey, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newton Tracey, Devon.
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About Newton Tracey
Newton Tracey is a village located in the North Devon district of England, now part of the parish of Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey. Situated approximately 4 miles south of Barnstaple along the B3232 road, this former civil parish offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 475 (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 Newton Tracey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newton Tracey.
- 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 Newton Tracey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Newton Tracey.
- - Old Post Office Newton Tracey Barnstaple Devon EX31 3PL
Removal of existing single storey rear extension and replacement with two storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Garden of Westaway Newton Tracey Barnstaple Devon EX31 3PL
Outline application for the erection of two self-build dwellings and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Furzepark Road From Heccaton Bridge Cross To Cross Roads Newton Tracey Barnstaple Devon EX31 3PN
Extension and alterations to Bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - Land adjacent Hunters Inn Newton Tracey Barnstaple Devon EX31 3PL
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 74786 (erection of 2 new self-build dwellings and associated works) to allow for amended design (Amended design)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Newton Tracey in Devon
Newton Tracey is a village located in the North Devon district of England, now part of the parish of Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey. Situated approximately 4 miles south of Barnstaple along the B3232 road, this former civil parish offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 475 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Newton Tracey 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 Newton Tracey a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newton Tracey 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 Newton Tracey
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Newton Tracey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Newton Tracey may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Newton Tracey were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.