Northam, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northam, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
About Northam
Northam is a market town and civil parish located in Devon, England, just north of Bideford. The parish encompasses several villages, including Westward Ho! and Appledore, as well as the residential areas of Orchard Hill and Raleigh Estate, making it a diverse locale for potential planning applications.
Population: 12,330 (2021) · Elevation: 48m
District: Torridge
Website: http://www.northam-devon.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: Torridge 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Northam.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northam.
- 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 Northam based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Northam.
- - 6 Skern Way Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1HZ
Extension to front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 9 Millennium Way Westward Ho! Bideford Devon EX39 1XN
Proposed internal alterations and single storey rear extension, to include demolition of the existing conservatory and the conversion of the existing garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Clover Bank Sandymere Road Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1EY
Proposed extension and alterations of existing garage into office, shower room and gym
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 2 Tower Street Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1JL
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Greenbanks Lakenham Hill Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1JH
Replacement rear balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 244461 129550 Golf Links Road Westward Ho! Devon
Construction and operation of a micro energy storage project
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - The Mount Lakenham Hill Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1JH
Erection of two-storey side extension and decking with associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 10 Highfield Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1BB
Erection of ground floor and first floor extensions, including roof dormer and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 2 Richmond Park Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1ER
Part retrospective application for the extension of an existing garage and conversion of the garage to ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - The Pines 76 Atlantic Way Westward Ho! Devon
Proposed flats and associated parking (variation of condition 2 of planning permission 1/0831/2017/FUL) (Variation of condition 2 of planning approval 1/0618/2019/FUL)((Plans Schedule))
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torridge | Date: 2025-01-31
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A brief summary of Northam in Devon
Northam is a market town and civil parish located in Devon, England, just north of Bideford. The parish encompasses several villages, including Westward Ho! and Appledore, as well as the residential areas of Orchard Hill and Raleigh Estate, making it a diverse locale for potential planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 12,330 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torridge district.
Northam sits at an elevation of 48 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Northam show an average sale price of £274,340, 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 Northam a particularly low-crime area.
Northam has one conservation area within its boundaries: Northam. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Northam includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI, Northam Burrows SSSI, Westward Ho! Cliffs 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, Northam planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.northam-devon.org.uk/. 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 Northam
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Northam. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Northam may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Northam were full planning applications (19), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Diddywell planning applications
- Westward Ho! planning applications
- Silford planning applications
- Buckleigh planning applications
- Orchard Hill planning applications
- Bideford planning applications
- Appledore planning applications
- Rickard's Down 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.