Shirwell, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shirwell, Devon.
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About Shirwell
Shirwell is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Devon, approximately 3.5 miles northeast of Barnstaple, near the A39 road to Lynton. Surrounded by several parishes, including East Down and Arlington, Shirwell has maintained a stable population of around 333 residents since 2001. As a former manor and local administrative unit, Shirwell presents a unique context for planning applications, reflecting its historical significance and community character.
Population: 429 (2021)
District: North 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 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shirwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shirwell.
- 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 Shirwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Shirwell.
- - Magnolia House Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JU
Notification for prior approval for larger home extension which extends 4.25m beyond the rear wall, 3.2m to the ridge and 3.2m to the eaves
Status: Undecided | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Barn at Chilbridge Farm Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JY
Demolition of existing barn and erection of one dwelling utilising the fallback position of the extant permission 77560 and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-12-10
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A brief summary of Shirwell in Devon
Shirwell is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Devon, approximately 3.5 miles northeast of Barnstaple, near the A39 road to Lynton. Surrounded by several parishes, including East Down and Arlington, Shirwell has maintained a stable population of around 333 residents since 2001. As a former manor and local administrative unit, Shirwell presents a unique context for planning applications, reflecting its historical significance and community character. The settlement has a population of approximately 429 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Shirwell 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 Shirwell a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Shirwell includes 6 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, Shirwell 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 Shirwell
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Shirwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shirwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 76 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 Shirwell were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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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.