Wrafton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wrafton, Devon.
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About Wrafton
Wrafton, located in the civil parish of Heanton Punchardon in North Devon, lies just east-southeast of Braunton, adjacent to the estuary of the River Taw. The area is bordered by the parishes of Braunton, Marwood, Ashford, and Fremington, with Wrafton and Chivenor being its main localities. As of the 2011 census, the wider electoral ward had a population of 2,673, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £395,883 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 005A
Crime Statistics
23 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 13
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- other-theft: 2
- shoplifting: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- drugs: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wrafton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wrafton.
- 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 Wrafton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Wrafton.
- - Land off Tinever Road Braunton Devon EX31 4FP
Erection of a discount foodstore (Use Class E) with parking, alongside a standalone long-stay car park, with access, landscaping and other associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Land off Tinever Road Chivenor Devon EX31 4FP
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 11 (hard and soft landscape works) attached to planning permission 79684 (Erection of a 66 bedroom care home for the elderly (Use Class C2) wit
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land off Tinever Road Chivenor Devon EX31 4FP
Approval of details in respect of discharge of conditions 18 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) & Condition 19 ( Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) attached to planning permission 79684 (Erection of a 66 b
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Land off Tinever Road Chivenor Devon EX31 4FP
Approval of details in respect of discharge of conditions 5 (CEMP) and 10 (External materials) attached to planning permission 79684 - erection of a 66 bedroom care home for the elderly (Use Class C2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Land off Tinever Road Chivenor Devon EX31 4FP
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 9 (pre-commencement drainage) attached to planning permission 79684 (Erection of a 66 bedroom care home for the elderly (Use Class C2) with ass
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 9 Tarka Way Braunton Devon EX33 2FG
Retrospective application for change of use of arable land to domestic curtilage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 9 Tarka Way Braunton Devon
Infill extension between garage and dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-08-08
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A brief summary of Wrafton in Devon
Wrafton, located in the civil parish of Heanton Punchardon in North Devon, lies just east-southeast of Braunton, adjacent to the estuary of the River Taw. The area is bordered by the parishes of Braunton, Marwood, Ashford, and Fremington, with Wrafton and Chivenor being its main localities. As of the 2011 census, the wider electoral ward had a population of 2,673, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Wrafton show an average sale price of £395,883, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wrafton area recorded 23 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Wrafton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Heanton Punchardon, Braunton. 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 Wrafton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chapel Hill SSSI, Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Wrafton 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 Wrafton
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Wrafton. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wrafton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wrafton were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Velator planning applications
- Heanton Punchardon planning applications
- Chivenor planning applications
- Braunton planning applications
- Lower Yelland planning applications
- Knowle planning applications
- Winsham planning applications
- Boode planning applications
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.