1 Warren Cottages Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ
Pending
81653
Description
Erection of an agricultural shed/workshop together with associated works
Historical activity at this location
11 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
North Woolley at Arlington Court Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ
Creation of an outdoor hub, to include improved vehicular access from the A39, car park…
2024
Approved
North Woolley at Arlington Court Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ
Creation of an outdoor hub, to include improved vehicular access from the A39, car park…
2025
Approved
Ruby Lodge Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ
Conversion of existing garage to annexe accommodation
2025
Approved
Ruby Lodge Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ
Conversion of existing garage to annexe accommodation
2024
Approved
South Woolley Farm Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ
Erection of agricultural barn to store agricultural machinery and associated works.
2024
Approved
South Woolley Farm Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ
Erection of agricultural barn to store agricultural machinery and associated works.
2022
Approved
Ruby Lodge Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ
Replacement of existing temporary dwelling with new permanent dwelling.
2022
Approved
2 Warren Cottages Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ
Two storey rear extension
2021
Approved
Woolcott Farm Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ
Change of use of barn to pet crematorium
2021
Approved
Woolcott Farm Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ
Change of use of barn to pet crematorium
2019
Approved
Woolcott Farm Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JZ
PRIOR APPROVAL FOR CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO DWELLING (CLASS Q(A&B))
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.
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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