Roundswell, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Roundswell, 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 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Roundswell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Roundswell.
- 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 Roundswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Roundswell.
- - Fairway Furniture (Former Petroc Brannams Campus) Brannam Business Park Oakwood Close Barnstaple Devon EX31 3NJ
Siting of 3 internally illuminated fascia signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Brannam Business Park Oakwood Close Roundswell Devon EX31 3NJ
Variation of condition 3 (use of the premises timing restriction) attached to planning permission 79521 (Change of use from education centre (Class F1) to 2no. retail units (Class Ea) including intern
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Taw Garages Ltd Accident Repair Centre Gratton Way Roundswell Barnstaple Devon EX31 3NL
Change of use to a public gym, Class E (D) to include internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - West Lodge Old Torrington Road Sticklepath Barnstaple Devon EX31 3NN
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of removal of 3x Thuja plicata (T1, T3 and T4) and removal to ground level or retain as habitat pole 1x Albie
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Unit 8 Lauder Lane Roundswell Barnstaple Devon EX31 3TA
Siting of freestanding non-illuminated totem sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - EG on the Move and Starbucks B3232 Roundswell Barnstaple EX31 3YB
Retrospective application for siting of internal & external advertisements both illuminated and non-illuminated
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Roundswell Services Barnstaple Devon EX31 3RZ
Application for a non material amendment to planning permission 77598 (Erection of a detached food-to-go 'Greggs pod', car wash, jetwash, improved parking & minor forecourt adjustments) to allow for m
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 4 Elizabeth Close Sticklepath Barnstaple Devon EX31 3AH
Extensions & alterations to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 7 Rowan Park Roundswell Barnstaple Devon EX31 3QR
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Unit 3 Gratton Court Gratton Way Roundswell Barnstaple Devon EX31 3NL
Change of use to a public gym - Change from B8 class to E (D) class
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Roundswell in Devon
Roundswell is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Roundswell 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 Roundswell a particularly low-crime area.
Roundswell has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bickington, Tawstock, Lake, Barnstaple - Town Centre. 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 Roundswell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Roundswell 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 Roundswell
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Roundswell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Roundswell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Roundswell were full planning applications (7), advertising consent (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lake planning applications
- Brynsworthy planning applications
- Sticklepath planning applications
- Bickington planning applications
- St John's Chapel planning applications
- Stonyland planning applications
- Eastacombe planning applications
- Pottington 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.