Pottington, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pottington, 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 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
31 planning applications found near Pottington.
- - 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: Undecided | 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
Formation of outdoor seating area, replacement roof and creation of bin storage
Status: Undecided | 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
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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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
View full details - - Eden And The Surgery 98 High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1HR
Listed building consent for the erection of extraction system to the rear flat roof and erection of internal stud walls to the rear of the building
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Eden And The Surgery 98 High Street Barnstaple EX31 1HR
Erection of extraction system to the rear flat roof and erection of internal stud walls to the rear of the building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 5 Lower Almshouses Pilton Street Barnstaple EX31 1PF
Listed Building Consent for dismantling and reconstructing the chimney using traditional methods and materials to match the existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Marshall Motor Group Taw Trade Park Braunton Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JZ
Removal of existing signage and the display of 2 no. illuminated fascia signs, and new illuminated entrance portal
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 5, 6 & 7 Butchers Row Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BW
Listed Building Consent for creation of opening from unit 5 into unit 6 together with erection of dividing walls on the ground floor and loft space between unit 6 & 7
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 5 ,6 & 7 Butchers Row Barnstaple Devon EX31 1BW
Creation of opening from unit 5 into unit 6 together with erection of dividing wall between unit 6 & 7
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-05-28
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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 £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 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pottington 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 Pottington
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Pottington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Pottington were full planning applications (20), listed building and heritage (17), tree works (7). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 10 medium-scale applications, 48 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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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.