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Planning applications in Barnstaple

Last application update 9 Nov 2026

See what's happening with planning in Barnstaple: 1458 planning applications tracked so far.

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Status breakdown

1243 Granted 43 Refused 83 Undecided 1458 total
Other (89)
  • Withdrawn82
  • Unresolved6
  • Granted with conditions1

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How to comment on a planning application in Barnstaple

Anyone can have their say on a planning application in Barnstaple. Find the application on the North Devon planning authority's public-access portal using the reference number above, then submit a comment before the consultation deadline. Comments are usually limited to planning matters such as overlooking, loss of light, traffic, noise and the character of the area.

North Devon is the local planning authority responsible for deciding applications in Barnstaple. Town Crier mirrors the public record so you can keep track of what is happening near you, but the council remains the authoritative source and the place to submit formal comments.

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