Uppacott, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Uppacott, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Uppacott 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 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Uppacott.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Uppacott.
- 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 Uppacott based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Uppacott.
- - Lower Uppacott Farm Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LA
Erection of ceremony room and storage space for use in association with the adjoining events venue
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Taw Valley Organics Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LA
Prior notification for erection of one agricultural poly tunnel
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Taw Valley Organics Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LA
Prior notification for the extension of one agricultural buiding
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Oak Farm Tawstock Barnstaple Devon EX31 3JD
Conversion of 2 redundant buildings to form 5no. dwellings, demolition of further redundant building and change of use of land to provide residential curtilage, communal green space and associated dev
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-12-23
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A brief summary of Uppacott in Devon
Uppacott is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Uppacott 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 Uppacott a particularly low-crime area.
Uppacott has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tawstock, 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 Uppacott includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Park Gate Quarry SSSI; 5 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, Uppacott 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 Uppacott
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Uppacott. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Uppacott may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Uppacott were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 3 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.