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House prices in East Devon District Council: average £339,683, +1.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has East Devon District Council received?
East Devon District Council received 2,415 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 81%.
How long does East Devon District Council take to decide applications?
East Devon District Council takes an average of 52 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for East Devon District Council?
East Devon District Council approves 81% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in East Devon District Council?
Submit your representation to East Devon District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the East Devon District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal an East Devon District Council planning decision?
Yes. If East Devon District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 724 appeals were lodged against East Devon District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 31% success rate.

Planning data sourced from East Devon District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About East Devon District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the East Devon District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

East Devon District Council oversees a diverse region in Devon, England, with its headquarters located in Honiton. The district features a variety of towns, including the largest, Exmouth, as well as Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Cranbrook, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, and Sidmouth, complemented by numerous villages and picturesque rural landscapes. This local authority is essential for navigating planning applications within the area.

The council area encompasses 251 towns and villages, including Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, Honiton, Ottery St Mary and Seaton. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, East Devon District Council received 2,415 planning applications. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (469), discharge of conditions (410), tree works (331). 22 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

724 planning appeals were lodged against East Devon District Council decisions, of which 201 were allowed and 442 were dismissed (31% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for East Devon District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the East Devon District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.