Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton
- Land size
- 0.4 acres
Key Features
- 2 Individual Building Plots
- As a single lot
- Views over Taw River Valley
- Houses About 145 sq. Metres eaxh
- 4 Beds, 2 Baths, study area, etc
- Total of Sites 0.40 Acre/ 1600 sq. Metres
Description
Situated on the edge of the popular Bishop's Tawton village is this building plot that currently has residential planning for 2 detached houses but there is scope to change this to achieve more dwellings on the site. Enquire for more details now!
2 Individual Building Plots with rural views across the Taw valley towards Tawstock and set in a 0.4 acre plot and to the south of the village of Bishops Tawton about 2 miles south of Barnstaple and the North Devon Link Road. The consent shows each house being about 145 sq. metres and to provide 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and study area. Detached garages are to be built in addition.
Bishops Tawton is a popular village in the River Taw valley just south of Barnstaple. The sites are just across a country lane from a footpath up to Codden Hill offering many miles of walks and stunning views. Bishops Tawton has a popular village pub a Parish Church and Primary School and there is a cycle path to Barnstaple.
Barnstaple, the regional centre, has the area’s main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues. The town is well known for its exclusive range of outlets including all of the high street favourites as well as a diverse selection of local stores and the renowned Pannier Market. North Devon Leisure centre provides many indoor pursuits along with the Tarka Tennis Centre. Nearby there is access to the North Devon Link road through to Junction 27 of the M5 where Tiverton Parkway also allows access to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Exmoor is also within easy reach as are the sandy surfing beaches at Croyde, Saunton (also championship golf course), Putsborough and Woolacombe. Locally golf at Portmore just over 2 miles.
Services - Mains water on site. Main electric pole across country lane to rear. Joint sewage treatment works to be built on site.
A variation on the original planning consent number 80893 was granted by North Devon Council on the 8th January 2026
Plot 1 - for the erection of a 2 storey house of about 145 sq. metres , 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and study area, with single car garage, off road parking and garden areas.
Plot 2 - for the erection of a 2 storey house of about 145 sq.meters. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a study area with single car garage and off road parking and garden space.
Some groundworks have been done since these photos and the site has "grassed" over.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-02-24
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
46 Mbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Bishops Tawton Primary School814 metresOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 161
- Type
- Foundation school
- Holywell Church of England School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 86
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Newport Community School Primary Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 469
- Type
- Academy converter
- Landkey Community Primary Academy1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 178
- Type
- Academy converter
- Eden Park Academy2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 118
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- The Park Community School1.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,408
- Type
- Academy converter
- Pilton Community College3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,165
- Type
- Academy converter
- Braunton Academy6.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 828
- Type
- Academy converter
- Great Torrington School7.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 863
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bideford College8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,455
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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Alliance House, Cross Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1BA
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