Pottington, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pottington, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Pottington are administered by North Devon District Council. View the full North Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £303,858 (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 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pottington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pottington.
- 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 Pottington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Pottington.
- - Bridge House Veterinary Hospital Pilton Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PG
Listed building consent for replacement non-illuminated external signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - Former Glow Maternity Two Rivers Industrial Estate Braunton Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JY
Change of use from education centre to Class E
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - H S B C 10 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BG
Listed Building Consent for replacement of principal entrance doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Former Civic Centre North Walk Barnstaple Devon EX31 1EA
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 8 (noise impact assessment) attached to planning permission 73467 (Part demolition and subsequent redevelopment of a 5/6 storey retirement livi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 3 Pottington Drive Barnstaple Devon EX31 1LD
Extensions and alterations to dwelling together with erection of replacement detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 10 Cross Street Barnstaple EX31 1BA
Replacement of 13 Windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 10 Cross Street Barnstaple EX31 1BA
Listed building Consent for replacement of 13 Windows
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Pavers 47 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BZ
Application under Regulation 3 of the T&CP General Regulations 1992 notification by North Devon Council for the change of use and conversion of the 1st and 2nd floors to two residential units
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 36-37 Boutport Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1RX
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 8 (Noise Mitigation Validation Report) attached to planning permission 76760 Application under Regulation 3 of the T & C P General Regulations
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 7A The Strand Barnstaple Devon EX31 1EU
Replacement roof and creation of bin storage (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land adj Queen Annes Cafe On The Strand Barnstaple Devon EX31 1EU
Application under Regulation [3] of the T & C P General Regulations 1992 notification by NDC for the installation of 3 tidal clocks
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Cork and Bottle 58B High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JB
Siting of x1 externally illuminated hanging sign, x1 large non-illuminated sign written wall sign, x2 externally illuminated lanterns, x1 non-illuminated amenity board, x5 externally illuminated flood
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Cork And Bottle 58B High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JB
Listed Building Consent for the siting of x1 externally illuminated hanging sign, x1 large non-illuminated sign written wall sign, x2 externally illuminated lanterns, x1 non-illuminated amenity board,
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Lower Almshouses Pilton Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PF
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of re-pollarding of 2x Cherry trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Specsavers Opticians Gammon Walk Barnstaple Devon EX31 1DJ
Siting of 3 fascia signs and 1 hanging sign to shopfront
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Fat Face 87 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1HR
Listed Building Consent for repair and refurbishment of shopfront
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Fat Face 87 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1HR
Siting of 1 x non illuminated fascia sign and 1 x non illuminated projecting sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - The Pannier Market High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BL
change window to new entrance door together with replacement internal baulstrading
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Rural Building at Beara Lane Bratton Fleming Barnstaple Devon
Demolition of agricultural building and erection of one self build dwelling (utilising fallback position of approval 78991) and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - St Annes Chapel Paternoster Row Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BJ
Listed building consent for remedial works and installation of air source heat pump and wet radiators
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-01
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A brief summary of Pottington in Devon
Pottington is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Pottington show an average sale price of £303,858, 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 Pottington a particularly low-crime area.
Pottington has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barnstaple - Rumsam, Barnstaple - Newport, Barnstaple - Ebberly Lawn, Barnstaple - Town Centre, Barnstaple - Pilton. 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 Pottington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bradiford Valley SSSI, Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Pottington
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Pottington. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pottington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Pottington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pottington were full planning applications (24), listed building and heritage (20), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 13 medium-scale applications, 56 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 45 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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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.