Woolacombe, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolacombe, Devon.
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Planning applications in Woolacombe are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 697
District: Mortehoe
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £435,560 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woolacombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolacombe.
- 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 Woolacombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Woolacombe.
- - Land at Beach Road Woolacombe Devon
Approval 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 t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - The Haven Sunnyside Road Woolacombe Devon EX34 7DG
Demolition of dwelling and erection of 3 apartments together with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Brundles Restaurant And Bar Byron Beach Road Woolacombe Devon EX34 7FG
Change of use from Restaurant (Class E) to Residential (Class C) forming two new apartments
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - The Haven Sunnyside Road Woolacombe Devon EX34 7DG
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two apartments and one dwelling together with associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - The Red Barn Barton Road Woolacombe Devon EX34 7DF
Proposed External Alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 12 South Street Woolacombe Devon EX34 7BB
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed change of use of building to a well-being studio
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Fernleigh South Street Woolacombe Devon EX34 7BB
Conversion of garage to form ancillary accommodation and replacing flat roof with pitched roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Tartooga Sands Apartments Bay View Road Woolacombe Devon EX34 7DQ
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to allow for amended design attached to planning permission 72825 (Extension to dwelling (amended plans and additional information). (Amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Woolacombe in Devon
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woolacombe a particularly low-crime area.
Woolacombe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woolacombe, Mortehoe. 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 Woolacombe includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Morte Point SSSI, Barricane Beach SSSI, Mill Rock SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Devon. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Woolacombe
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Woolacombe. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Woolacombe.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Woolacombe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Woolacombe were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 4 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.