Alphington, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alphington, Devon.
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About Alphington
Alphington, a historic village now serving as a suburb of Exeter in Devon, boasts a population of 8,266 as of the 2021 census, making it one of the largest wards in the city. Nestled on the southwestern edge of Exeter, it is bordered by picturesque countryside and the Marsh Barton trading estate to the east. The Alphin Brook gently flows along the northern perimeter, enhancing the area's natural appeal for potential planning developments.
District: Exeter
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £332,692 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Exeter
- Parliamentary constituency: Exeter
- LSOA: Exeter 012A
Crime Statistics
39 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 12
- burglary: 6
- other-theft: 5
- vehicle-crime: 5
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- public-order: 2
- shoplifting: 2
- drugs: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alphington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alphington.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Alphington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Alphington.
- - 23 Chudleigh Road Exeter EX2 8TS
Single-storey rear extension and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 6 Denise Close Exeter EX2 8UU
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 2 Westcombe Exeter EX2 8GH
T1 - 1 ? Silver Birch (Betula pendula) Carry out a crown reduction in height, pruning the upper canopy back to the previously established pruning points, whilst selectively reducing and shaping the re
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 36 Ide Lane Alphington Exeter EX2 8UT
Based on advice of a professional arborist (Wild Service Tree Care), the following work has been identified as necessary for the holistic welfare of the property and garden of 36 Ide Lane: A. Removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Land At South West Exeter NGR 292209 89124 Matford
Discharge of condition 9 (visitor cycle parking) in relation to reserved matters application 24/00985/MAJ - Reserved matters details (layout, scale, landscaping and appearance) related to parcel 16a f
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land At South West Exeter NGR 291652 89142 Markham Lane Shillingford Abbot
Discharge of Condition 14 (community streets) in relation to application 24/01369/MAJ - Reserved matters details (layout, scale, landscaping and appearance) related to parcel 16B for 163 dwellings and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Budlake 64 Chudleigh Road Exeter EX2 8TZ
Change of use of the property from a single household receiving care (Use Class C3b) to a single dwellinghouse (Use class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land At South West Exeter NGR 291652 89142 Markham Lane Shillingford Abbot
Discharge of Condition 13 (Details of Public Open Spaces and Play Space) in relation to application 24/01369/MAJ - Reserved matters details (layout, scale, landscaping and appearance) related to parce
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 8 Courtenay Gardens Exeter EX2 8UJ
Proposed single storey extension (rear) with associated flue and hard surfacing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Cluden 48 Chudleigh Road Exeter EX2 8TU
pave existing gravel and grass land area to create off road vehicle parking, boundary fencing, allocated bin storage and associated works for access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 2 Chudleigh Road Exeter EX2 8TU
Retention of internal stud walls in the second bedroom to create two rooms and internal link.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-03-03
View full details - - 2 Chudleigh Road Exeter EX2 8TU
Retention of Internal stud walls in second bedroom to create two rooms and internal link.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-03-03
View full details - - 7 Lovelace Gardens Exeter EX2 8XQ
We are extending the extensive green area at the rear. The added green roof will not be visible from the front elevation or the street.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Exeter | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Land At South West Exeter NGR 291652 89142 Markham Lane Shillingford Abbot Devon
Discharge of condition 16 (acoustic assessment) on planning permission 19/01778/MAJ for reserved matters details (layout, scale, landscaping and appearance) related to parcel 16a for 94 dwellings, inc
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Alphington in Devon
Alphington, a historic village now serving as a suburb of Exeter in Devon, boasts a population of 8,266 as of the 2021 census, making it one of the largest wards in the city. Nestled on the southwestern edge of Exeter, it is bordered by picturesque countryside and the Marsh Barton trading estate to the east. The Alphin Brook gently flows along the northern perimeter, enhancing the area's natural appeal for potential planning developments. It sits within the Exeter district.
Property prices in Alphington show an average sale price of £332,692, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Alphington area recorded 39 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Alphington has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Alphington, Princes Square, Alphinbrook, Midway Terrace and Ide Lane. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Alphington includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alphington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Alphington
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Alphington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Alphington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Alphington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Alphington were discharge of conditions (15), full planning applications (4), outline applications (4).
In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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