Planning authority
North Devon District Council
Adopted plan 8 years old; plan in preparation: getting started; HDT 122%.
- Plan over 5 years old
Adopted plan
| Plan | North Devon and Torridge Local Plan 2011-2031 |
| Adopted | 29 October 2018 |
| Age | 8 years |
| Plan period | 2011–2031 |
| Housing requirement | 17,220 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | North Devon and Torridge Local Plan |
| Stage | Getting started |
| Latest event | Scoping consultation ended, 11 August 2026 |
| Next dated event | Gateway 1 self assessment, 31 October 2026 |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 122% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 822 |
| Decided | 874 |
| Granted | 823 (94%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 51 |
| Major applications decided | 34, of which 31 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 260 | 275 | 253 | 22 |
| October to December 2025 | 184 | 229 | 217 | 12 |
| January to March 2026 | 187 | 197 | 187 | 10 |
| April to June 2026 | 191 | 173 | 166 | 7 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 107: 29 allowed, 0 split, 78 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 10: 1 allowed, 0 split, 9 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 26% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | Quiet Waters, Atherington, EX37 9HZ Application 80708 | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 3 August 2026 | Land South of Four Crossway, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, EX32 7JL Application 81387 | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 24 June 2026 | Land off Bottoms Lane, Darracott, Devon, EX33 1JY Application 80252 | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 18 June 2026 | Horseshoe Lodge, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9LH Application 80521 | Minor Dwellings | Hearing | Allowed |
| 12 June 2026 | Land adjacent Bowdenhayes, George Nympton, Devon, EX36 4JE Application 80267 | Minor Dwellings, 2 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 9 June 2026 | Summermoor Farm, Road From Dennington Cross To Possession Cross, Swimbridge, Devon, EX32 0QF Application 80403 | Change of use | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 2 June 2026 | Old Mazzard Garden, Maidenford Bridge, Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7NF Application 81043 | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 19 May 2026 | Land at Westleigh, Westleigh, Devon, EX39 4NP Application 80423 | Major dwellings, 9 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 18 May 2026 | Anchor Mills, Bradiford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4DP Application 80363 | Change of use, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 23 April 2026 | Heal Lodge, Track to West Heale Farm, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9TB Application 78493 | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Allowed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.