Rumsam, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rumsam, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rumsam 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 010F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rumsam.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rumsam.
- 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 Rumsam based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Rumsam.
- - Ivydene Rumsam Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9EW
Erection of a garage and store/games room together with formation of new site access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - The Laurels Rumsam Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9EW
Erection of two dwellings, demolition of domestic workshop and erection of garage to serve The Laurels together with associate works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Rumsam Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9EW
Listed Building Consent for demolition and rebuilding of chimney stack
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Rumsam Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9EW
Demolition and rebuilding of chimney stack
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Rumsam Road Barnstaple EX32 9EW
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown reduction of Beech Tree (T1), Cherry Tree (T2) and pittosporum (T3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - North Devon Hospice Deer Park Deer Park Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 0HU
Prior notification for the Installation of solar canopies over the car parking area
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - The Park School Park Lane Barnstaple Devon EX32 9AX
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of crown reduction to 1x Lime
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - North Devon Hospice Deer Park Deer Park Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 0HU
Siting of internally illuminated Totem sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Rumsam in Devon
Rumsam is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Rumsam 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 Rumsam a particularly low-crime area.
Rumsam has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barnstaple - Rumsam, Barnstaple - Newport, Tawstock, Barnstaple - Town Centre, Lake, Bishop's Tawton. 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 Rumsam includes 3 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, Rumsam 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 Rumsam
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Rumsam. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rumsam may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Rumsam slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Rumsam were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (5), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.