Swimbridge, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swimbridge, Devon.
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About Swimbridge
Swimbridge is a picturesque village and parish located in Devon, England, just 4 miles southeast of Barnstaple. Known for its historical significance, it was the home of Rev. John "Jack" Russell, the original breeder of the Jack Russell Terrier. The village is also twinned with St. Honorine Du Fay in Normandy, France, making it a charming area for those exploring planning applications and community developments.
Population: 836 (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 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swimbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swimbridge.
- 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 Swimbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Swimbridge.
- - 1 Watergate High Street Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0PR
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of felling 2 Leylandii (T1- 2) and 1 Holly tree (T3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-11-01
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A brief summary of Swimbridge in Devon
Swimbridge is a picturesque village and parish located in Devon, England, just 4 miles southeast of Barnstaple. Known for its historical significance, it was the home of Rev. John "Jack" Russell, the original breeder of the Jack Russell Terrier. The village is also twinned with St. Honorine Du Fay in Normandy, France, making it a charming area for those exploring planning applications and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 836 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Swimbridge 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 Swimbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Swimbridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: Swimbridge. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swimbridge 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 Swimbridge
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Swimbridge. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Swimbridge.
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 Swimbridge were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), outline applications (1). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes 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.