The Ark Ashford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4BT

Publicity Period 81508
Council
Date received
15 May 2026
Date validated
15 May 2026
Postcode
EX31 4BT

Description

Approval of details in respect of discharge of conditions 4 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) and 5 (Habitat Management & Monitoring Plan) attached to planning permission 78926 (Proposed agricultural access (field gate) to agricultural land)

North Devon
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#136 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North Devon ranks #179 out of 292 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.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Devon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #40 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #17 of 292
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #179 of 292
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #225 of 292
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