1 Bydown Cottages Swimbridge Barnstaple Devon EX32 0QD Data via plota.co.uk
Decision Approved
81374
Description
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of crown reduction of 1 Holm Oak & felling of 3 Ash Trees to ground level Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
9 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2020
Approved
Change of use from ancillary accommodation to holiday unit together with regularisation o…
2020
Approved
Change of use from ancillary accommodation to holiday unit together with regularisation o…
2020
Approved
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed unit of ancillary accommo…
2020
Approved
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed unit of ancillary accommo…
2019
Approved
Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respec…
2019
Approved
Conversion of Garage with Ancillary Accommodation Over to Form One Unit of Holiday Accomm…
2019
Approved
Unauthorised development - erection of a dwelling and associated access
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2018
Refused
1 BYDOWN COTTAGES, , , SWIMBRIDGE, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 0QD
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR DEMOLITION OF SHED BUILDING & ERECTION OF HOLIDAY UNIT, WID…
2018
Refused
1 BYDOWN COTTAGES, , , SWIMBRIDGE, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 0QD
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR DEMOLITION OF SHED BUILDING & ERECTION OF HOLIDAY UNIT, WID…
North Devon
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#99 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
North Devon ranks #140 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 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.
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North Devon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #42 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #20 of 296
67%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #140 of 296
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #192 of 296
88%
Minor dwellings approved
220 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
42 decided
939
Total decisions
58 refused in the year to March 2026