What types of planning applications are most common near West Ilkerton?

The most common type of planning application near West Ilkerton is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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West Ilkerton, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Ilkerton, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Ilkerton are administered by North Devon District Council. View the full North Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About West Ilkerton

West Ilkerton is a picturesque village in Devon, situated on the northern fringes of Exmoor, where the West Lyn and East Lyn rivers converge. Nestled in a dramatic gorge 700 feet below the town of Lynton, it offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historic architecture. The Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a gravity-powered system of cable cars, connects the two villages, enhancing accessibility for visitors and potential developments in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £427,684 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Devon
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
LSOA: North Devon 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Ilkerton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Ilkerton.

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 West Ilkerton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of West Ilkerton in Devon

Property prices in West Ilkerton show an average sale price of £427,684, 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 West Ilkerton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around West Ilkerton includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dean Steep SSSI, North Exmoor SSSI, River Lyn SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Exmoor Heaths; 1 National Parks: EXMOOR. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in West Ilkerton

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near West Ilkerton.

The most common application types near West Ilkerton were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% 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 was submitted.

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