Rackenford, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rackenford, Devon.
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About Rackenford
Rackenford is a quaint village and civil parish situated in North Devon, England, approximately 7.3 miles northwest of Tiverton and 20 miles southeast of Barnstaple. Known for its rural charm, it offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, making it an area of interest for developers and local authorities alike.
Population: 417 (2021)
District: North Devon
Website: http://www.rackenford-devon.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Mid Devon 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rackenford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rackenford.
- 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 Rackenford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
86 planning applications found near Rackenford.
- - East Nutcott, Road From Knowstone Cross To Rackenford Cross, Rackenford, Devon, EX16 8EE
Importation of clean soil (444,000m3 (663,000 tonnes)) from construction sites that will be used for bio-diversity enhancements and the reprofiling of the host site
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Devon | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - Land at Coles Yard Rackenford Tiverton Devon EX16 8DT
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 74391 (redevelopment of the yard for the erection of six dwellings) in respect of the re-wording of pre-commencement condition 14 to all
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - East Nutcott Rackenford Tiverton Devon EX16 8EE
Prior notification for creation of a agricultural track
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-02-13
View full details - - Land at Coles Yard Rackenford Tiverton Devon EX16 8DT
Variation of condition 14 (contamination) attached to planning permission 74391 (redevelopment of the yard for the erection of six dwellings) to allow for re-wording of the condition
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - East Nutcott Rackenford Tiverton Devon EX16 8EE
Variation of condition 2 (plans) attached to planning permission 62829 (Demolition of existing dwelling and adjacent barn together with erection of one new dwelling with ancillary living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Coles Yard Rackenford Tiverton Devon EX16 8DT
Approval of details in respect of discharge of conditions 5 (external design/materials) 7 (landscaping) 8 (BNG) 11 (LEMP) 15 (WSI) 16 (FDA) 17 (CEMP) attached to planning permission 74391 (redevelopme
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-04-22
View full details - - Corner House Rackenford Tiverton Devon EX16 8DS
Removal of condition 8 (removal of permitted development rights) attached to planning permission 59915 (outline application for erection of three dwellings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-01-04
View full details - - The Cottage Rackenford Tiverton Devon EX16 8DT
Two storey rear extension and single storey side entrance porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2022-03-14
View full details - - Land at Coles Yard Rackenford Tiverton Devon EX16 8DT
Redevelopment of the yard for the erection of six dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2021-11-15
View full details - - The Old Police House Rackenford Tiverton Devon EX16 8DU
Extension & alterations to dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2021-04-16
View full details - - Corner House Rackenford Tiverton Devon EX16 8DS
Erection of Office/hobby room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2020-09-16
View full details - - 8 MEADOW VIEW, , RACKENFORD, TIVERTON, DEVON, EX16 8DS
EXTENSION TO DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2019-04-03
View full details - - LAND WEST OF RACKENFORD, GREEN LANE, , RACKENFORD, TIVERTON, DEVON, EX16 8DS
ERECTION OF ONE AGRICULTURAL LIVESTOCK BUILDING & ASSOCIATED WORKS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2018-02-05
View full details - - THE STAG INN, , , RACKENFORD, TIVERTON, DEVON, EX16 8DT
ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING TOGETHER WITH INSERTION OF WINDOWS, DOORS & CHIMNEY FLUE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2017-10-03
View full details - - THE STAG INN, , , RACKENFORD, TIVERTON, DEVON, EX16 8DT
LISTED BUILDING APPLICATION FOR ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING TOGETHER WITH INSERTION OF WINDOWS, DOORS & CHIMNEY FLUE
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2017-10-03
View full details - - EAST NUTCOTT, , , RACKENFORD, TIVERTON, DEVON, EX16 8EE
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING & ADJACENT BARN TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF ONE NEW DWELLING WITH ANCILLARY LIVING ACCOMMODATION (AMENDED PLANS)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2017-03-21
View full details - - PLOT 3, LAND AT PROSPECT FARM, , RACKENFORD, TIVERTON, DEVON, EX16 8DS
RESERVED MATTERS APPLICATION FOR ERECTION OF ONE DWELLING (OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION 59915 FOR ERECTION OF THREE DWELLINGS) (AMENDED PLANS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & AMENDED RED OUTLINE) (ADDITIONAL
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2017-03-02
View full details - - LAND AT CROSSWAYS, , , RACKENFORD, TIVERTON, DEVON, EX16 8EE
OUTLINE APPLICATION IN RESPECT OF ERECTION OF A DWELLING (EXISTING GARAGE TO BE DEMOLISHED)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2017-01-25
View full details - - PLOT 2, PROSPECT FARM, , , RACKENFORD, TIVERTON, DEVON, EX16 8DS
RESERVED MATTERS APPLICATION FOR ERECTION OF ONE DWELLING (OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION 59915 FOR ERECTION OF THREE DWELLINGS) (AMENDED PLANS / RED OUTLINE)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2017-01-09
View full details - - EAST NUTCOTT FARM, , , RACKENFORD, TIVERTON, DEVON, EX16 8EE
FORMATION OF NEW ENTRANCE & TRACKWAY
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2016-10-18
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A brief summary of Rackenford in Devon
Rackenford is a quaint village and civil parish situated in North Devon, England, approximately 7.3 miles northwest of Tiverton and 20 miles southeast of Barnstaple. Known for its rural charm, it offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, making it an area of interest for developers and local authorities alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 417 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rackenford a particularly low-crime area.
Rackenford has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Rackenford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hare's Down, Knowstone & Rackenford Moors SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Culm Grasslands. 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, Rackenford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.rackenford-devon.co.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 Rackenford
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Rackenford. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Rackenford.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rackenford were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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