Yelland, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yelland, Devon.
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About Yelland
Yelland is a quaint village in North Devon, home to approximately 2,000 residents. Nestled between Instow and Fremington, it falls under the parish of Fremington, making it a key area for planning applications in the region.
Population: 2,000
District: Fremington
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £271,417 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
- LSOA: North Devon 006C
Crime Statistics
5 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Yelland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yelland.
- 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 Yelland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
245 planning applications found near Yelland.
- - 6 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LD
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of crown reduction to 1x Cherry & Elm (Shared Crown)(G1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 1 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LD
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of crown reduction of 1x Elm tree (TPO 358)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 79 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LE
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of T1 - Quercus - Crown reduction to reduce shading - Existing H10m R5m Post-Pruning H10m R3.5m T2 - Fraxinus
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 6 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LD
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of removal of dead and overhanging branches of 1 Cherry tree
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 76 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LE
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of crown reduction of Ash Trees (T1, T4 & T5), crown reduction and remove epicormic fluff of Oak Tree (T2) &
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - 75 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LE
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of T1 Oak - Re pollard, Oak reducing crown height from 30ft to 20ft and spread from 20ft to 12ft leaving prun
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - High View Pottery Lane Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3EH
First floor extension above garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 77 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LE
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of additional works to tree specified in previous application 79935 for the Crown Reduction to X1 Mature Ash
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 78 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LE
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of crown reduction of 1x Quercus (T1 and T4), 1x Fraxinus (T2), 1x Ilex (T3) and reduction of heavily decayed
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 6 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LD
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of selective branch removal to 2x Fraxinus excelsior (T2 & T3) and felling to ground level 1x Prunus spinosa
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 77 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LE
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of crown reduction to X1 Mature Ash
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 42 Littlemoor Close Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3HW
Demolition and replacement of existing conservatory together with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - 49 Ballards Crescent Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3EU
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 78221 (demolition of garage and conservatory, erection of extensions, raising roof and insertion of dormers to create addition
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - 11 Ballards Crescent Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3EU
Extension to dwelling together with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-09-19
View full details - - 20 Ballards Crescent Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3EU
Demolition of garage, erection of a single storey side extension & creation of a car port (amended plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-09-12
View full details - - 13 Linscott Crescent Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3ES
Conversion of loft to add a dormer to the rear of the property and new extension above ground floor extension and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-09-03
View full details - - 73 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LE
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of upper crown reduction and removal of epicormic growth of 1x Oak (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-03-25
View full details - - 49 Ballards Crescent Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3EU
Demolition of garage and conservatory, erection of extensions, raising roof and insertion of dormers to create additional accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 84 Lagoon View West Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LE
Application for consent for works to tree covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of removal of 1x Oak tree (TPO 358 (A1))
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Devon | Date: 2024-01-12
View full details - - 5 Ballards Crescent Yelland Barnstaple Devon EX31 3EU
First floor extension to dwelling, demolition of garage & erection of replacement garage & enlargement of dorma window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Devon | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Yelland in Devon
Yelland is a quaint village in North Devon, home to approximately 2,000 residents. Nestled between Instow and Fremington, it falls under the parish of Fremington, making it a key area for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,000. It sits within the Fremington district.
Property prices in Yelland show an average sale price of £271,417, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Yelland is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Yelland includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI. 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, Yelland 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 Yelland
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Yelland. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Yelland may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Yelland were tree works (14), full planning applications (12), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 5 applications
Nearby Towns
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- 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.