Search Woolacombe planning applications
21 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Woolacombe · updated daily · North Devon District Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 19 South Street Woolacombe Devon EX34 7BBAwaiting decisionConversion of two integral garages to additional accommodation and extension of roof terrace above garage including garden room and storageFull ApplicationReceived 9 Nov 202682430
- Moor View South Street Woolacombe Devon EX34 7BBAwaiting decisionDemolition of single storey extension & erection of 2 storey extension with external staircase & associated worksFull ApplicationReceived 29 Oct 202682385
- Land to the rear of Greenbank Beach Road Woolacombe Devon EX34 7BTApprovedErection of dwelling in gardenReceived 3 Sep 2026Decided 27 Oct 202682216
- Land at Beach Road Woolacombe DevonAwaiting decisionApproval of details in respect of discharge of condition 3 (Materials) attached to planning permission 77999 Construction of 21 affordable dwellings with associated infrastructure including boundary treatments, landscaping & road access (Amended Plans)Discharge of ConditionsReceived 6 Jul 202681983
- 18 Chichester Park Woolacombe Devon EX34 7BZAwaiting decisionExtension and reconfiguration of existing first-floor balcony and raising of garage roof ridge to facilitate additional first-floor accommodation, including associated alterations.Full ApplicationReceived 25 Mar 202681590
Planning in Woolacombe
Only 6 decisions near Woolacombe in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woolacombe in the last 24 months, from North Devon District Council's planning register.
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Around Woolacombe
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EX34 123 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: North Devon District Council
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About Woolacombe
Woolacombe is a popular seaside resort located on the North Devon coast, nestled at the mouth of a valley in the parish of Mortehoe. Renowned for its stunning 2-mile sandy beach, which gently slopes towards the Atlantic Ocean, Woolacombe offers a picturesque setting that may influence local planning applications, particularly in tourism and coastal development. The settlement has a population of approximately 697. It sits within the Mortehoe district.
Property prices in Woolacombe show an average sale price of £435,560, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Woolacombe area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Woolacombe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Woolacombe has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woolacombe 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Woolacombe, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Woolacombe.
The most common types were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3).