Search Penhill planning applications
4 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Penhill · updated daily · North Devon District Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- The Stone Barn Fremington Quay Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2NHAwaiting decisionExtension to & change of use of barn to provide a cafe/restaurant with associated worksFull ApplicationReceived 5 Nov 202682304
- Rear of 27 Mead Park Bickington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2PFApprovedApplication for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of crown reduction of 1x Oak treeTrees with Tree Preservation OrderReceived 2 Jan 2026Decided 20 Feb 202681232
- 17 Mead Park Bickington EX31 2PFApprovedExtension to a dwelling to form a self-contained annex and associated worksFull ApplicationReceived 17 Feb 2025Decided 10 Apr 202579923
- 1 Clampitts Cottages Bickington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2NBApprovedApplication for lawful development certificate for a proposed erection of single storey side extensionCertificate of Lawful DevelopmentReceived 30 Nov 2023Decided 15 Jan 202478026
Planning in Penhill
Only 5 decisions near Penhill in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Penhill in the last 24 months, from North Devon District Council's planning register.
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Around Penhill
Postcode districts
EX31 268 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: North Devon District Council
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About Penhill
Penhill, located 5.5 miles southwest of Leyburn in North Yorkshire, is a significant geographical feature in the Pennines. This ridge overlooks Wensleydale to the south and Coverdale to the north, showcasing a unique concave shape shaped by glacial activity from the last ice age. The summit includes a trig point, small tarns on the peat moor, and a historic beacon that is part of a warning system established against a potential Spanish invasion, making it an area of both natural beauty and historical importance for planning considerations.
Property prices in Penhill show an average sale price of £303,858, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Penhill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Penhill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Penhill has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penhill 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Penhill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Penhill.
The most common types were tree works (7), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.