Swanmoor Harracott Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LG
Pending
81753
Description
Demolition of rural barn and erection of one dwelling and garage together with associated works (utilising fallback position of approval 79051)
Historical activity at this location
5 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Approved
Prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to 2 dwellings (Class Q (A and…
2024
Approved
Prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to 2 dwellings (Class Q (A and…
2024
Prior notification for erection of one agricultural building for the storage of feed and…
2024
Prior notification for erection of one agricultural building for the storage of feed and…
2016
Withdrawn
PRIOR APPROVAL FOR CONVERSION OF AGRICULTURAL BARN TO ONE DWELLING (CLASS Q & 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