How long do planning decisions take near Woody Bay?

The average planning decision time near Woody Bay is 105 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woody Bay?

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

How can I track planning applications near Woody Bay?

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Woody Bay, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woody Bay, Devon.

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

About Woody Bay

Woody Bay, located on the North Devon coast, is a picturesque bay situated 3 miles west of Lynton and 8 miles east of Combe Martin. Nestled within the civil parish of Martinhoe and adjacent to Exmoor National Park, it features a stony beach and serves as a popular waypoint on the South West Coast Path. Past proposals aimed at transforming the area into a holiday resort highlight its potential for development and interest in local planning applications.

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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 012E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woody Bay.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woody Bay.

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 Woody Bay based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Woody Bay in Devon

Property prices in Woody Bay 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 Woody Bay a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Woody Bay includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Exmoor Coast and Woods SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Exmoor & Quantock Oakwoods, 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 Woody Bay

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Woody Bay. The average decision time was 105 days.

With an average of 105 days, decisions near Woody Bay take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Woody Bay 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.

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