Orchard House Bellaire Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QZ

Publicity Period 81778
Council
Date received
10 May 2026
Date validated
10 May 2026
Postcode
EX31 1QZ

Description

Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of crown reduction of 1x Yew (T1), 1x Tulip Tree (T2), pollard to main trunk 1x Holly Bush (T3) and felling of 1x Sycamore (T4)

5.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#131 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

North Devon ranks #173 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

North Devon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #38 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #16 of 282
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #173 of 282
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #217 of 282
87%
Minor dwellings approved
233 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
37 decided
963
Total decisions
60 refused in 2025