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

The most common type of planning application near West Lyn is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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West Lyn, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Lyn, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Lyn 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 Lyn

West Lyn is a picturesque hamlet located in the civil parish of Lynton and Lynmouth within North Devon, England. Situated about 1 mile south of Lynton, it lies within the boundaries of Exmoor National Park, making it an attractive area for planning applications focused on conservation and development in a nationally significant landscape.

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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

2 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Lyn.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lyn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of West Lyn in Devon

Property prices in West Lyn show an average sale price of £427,684, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in West Lyn is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

West Lyn has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lynton, Lynmouth, Lower East Lyn. 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 West Lyn includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Lyn SSSI, Watersmeet SSSI, West Exmoor Coast and Woods SSSI and 1 more; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Exmoor & Quantock Oakwoods; 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 Lyn

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near West Lyn.

The most common application types near West Lyn were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 60% 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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