Beer, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beer, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Beer
Beer is a charming seaside village and civil parish located in East Devon, England, just over a mile west of Seaton. Nestled along the stunning Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, it features scenic cliffs such as Beer Head, which are part of the South West Coast Path. This picturesque setting may influence planning applications in the area, particularly those related to coastal development and conservation.
Population: 1,280 (2021) · Area: 6.7 km²
District: East Devon
Website: https://www.beer-devon.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £328,469 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 007E
Crime Statistics
21 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 10
- anti-social-behaviour: 5
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- public-order: 2
- other-theft: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beer.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beer.
- 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 Beer based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Beer.
- - Sea Chimneys Southdown Road Beer Devon EX12 3AE
Discharge of conditions for 24/0632/FUL : Condition 6 (materials), Condition 10 (landscaping)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 2 Yew Tree Cottage New Road Beer Seaton EX12 3JR
Replacement of doors and windows and demolition of existing single storey garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Sea Chimneys Southdown Road Beer Devon EX12 3AE
Minor amendment for 24/0632/FUL: Alterations to dwelling footprint, roof heights, materials and pitch, floor levels, internal layout, fenestration and lighting scheme.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Pecorama Store Causeway Beer
Construction of 2 no. semi-detached dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 39 Park Road Beer Devon EX12 3HJ
Discharge of conditions for 26/0058/FUL : Condition 5 (Cladding)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Seddul Bahr Barline Beer Devon EX12 3LS
Walnut : remove a maximum of 20% of the canopy on an ongoing, annual rolling basis; i.e. prune little and often to reduce the risk of bleeding. Remove dead/damaged/diseased branches. Remove any water
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Driftwood Barline Beer Devon EX12 3LR
Proposed loft conversion comprising rear dormer and associated alterations to roof. Replacement of conservatory with two storey extension, alterations to fenestration, additional external materials, i
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - 25/1967/VAR - Rock Farm Townsend Beer Seaton EX12 3LH
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on Listed Building Consent application Ref: 24/2567/LBC (Proposed external works include the removal of a flat roof storage building. Introduce a new single s
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Land Adjacent Short Furlong Short Furlong Beer
Discharge of Condition for 18/1957/MOUT: Condition 17 (Lighting)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Hamble Barline Beer Devon EX12 3LR
Proposed two-storey garage including creation and alteration of vehicular access; installation of rooflights and alterations to roof and fenestration to facilitate loft conversion; addition of externa
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - The Water Shed Causeway Beer Seaton EX12 3FD
Discharge of condition for 24/0665/FUL: Condition 3 (Solar Panels)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Little Fossil Clapps Lane Beer EX12 3HG
Demolish rear lean-to, construct single storey rear extension, alterations to existing outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - The Water Shed Causeway Beer EX12 3FD
Change of use of a former toilet block for use as a single self-contained holiday let unit including alterations to roof pitch and rooflights, installation of solar panels and minor external alteratio
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-03-23
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A brief summary of Beer in Devon
Beer is a charming seaside village and civil parish located in East Devon, England, just over a mile west of Seaton. Nestled along the stunning Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, it features scenic cliffs such as Beer Head, which are part of the South West Coast Path. This picturesque setting may influence planning applications in the area, particularly those related to coastal development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,280 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.
Beer covers an area of approximately 6.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Beer show an average sale price of £328,469, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Beer area recorded 21 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.
Beer has one conservation area within its boundaries: Beer. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Beer includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Beer Quarry and Caves SSSI, Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Sidmouth to West Bay, Beer Quarry & Caves, Lyme Bay and Torbay. 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, Beer planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.beer-devon.co.uk/. 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 Beer
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Beer. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Beer.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Beer were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (7), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.