Alphington, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alphington, Devon.
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Planning applications in Alphington are administered by Exeter City Council. View the full Exeter City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £342,345 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Exeter
- Parliamentary constituency: Exeter
- LSOA: Exeter 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
18 planning applications found near Alphington.
- 26/0710/FUL - 8 Courtenay Gardens Exeter EX2 8UJ
Proposed single storey side extension to replace existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-16 - - 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 - - 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: Permitted | 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: Conditions | 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: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 7 Westcombe Exeter EX2 8GH
T1 Walnut. Fell. Tree is dead.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-02
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 - - 17 Willsdown Road Exeter EX2 8XA
Tree species: Holm oak - T3 in preservation order (TPO 439) (Doc 2) and T3 on the sketch plan (Doc 3). Proposed works The tree has grown significantly and now exceeds the safe limit for its location.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-08-01
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 - - 1 Chudleigh Road Exeter EX2 8TS
Temporary planning permission for retention of storage container
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - 1 Chudleigh Road Exeter EX2 8TS
Retention of demolished and remodelled front boundary wall with changes to access and parking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2023-09-01
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 £342,345, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alphington a particularly low-crime area.
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.
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Planning Activity in Alphington
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Alphington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Alphington were discharge of conditions (14), full planning applications (5), outline applications (5).
In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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