Broadhembury, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broadhembury, Devon.
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Planning applications in Broadhembury are administered by East Devon District Council. View the full East Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Broadhembury
Broadhembury is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Devon district, just 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Honiton. Known for its rural charm, the area presents unique planning opportunities amidst its scenic landscapes and traditional architecture, making it a significant consideration for potential developments.
Population: 744 (2021) · Area: 1950.4 km²
District: East Devon
Website: https://broadhemburyparishcouncil.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broadhembury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broadhembury.
- 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 Broadhembury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
57 planning applications found near Broadhembury.
- - Pitney Water Storage Tank Broadhembury
Conversion and extension of the existing building to provide a two bedroom dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - Pitney Water Storage Tank Broadhembury
The conversion and extension of the existing building to provide a two bedroom dwelling and the erection of a double garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-03-12
View full details - - Pitney Water Storage Tank Broadhembury EX14 3LE
Conversion and Extension of existing water tank to form 1No. residential dwelling and carport (Amended scheme - 22/2697/FUL)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - Broadhembury Primary School Broadhembury Devon EX14 3NF
Replace 2no. windows on south elevation; replace 1no. double doors on north east elevation; replace rainwater goods on south east and north east elevations and draught proof internal doors.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-10-10
View full details - - Pitney Water Storage Tank Broadhembury EX14 3LE
Proposed conversion of a redundant water tank to form 1 no. dwellinghouse, provision of associated parking and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2022-12-07
View full details - - Drewe Arms Inn Broadhembury Honiton EX14 3NF
T1 and T2 : fell conifer and group of 4 Ash trees showing signs of die back with large amounts of dead wood within the crown and poor growth. T3- Beech tree : pruning of the extending limb coming over
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2022-03-10
View full details - - Drewe Arms Inn Broadhembury Honiton EX14 3NF
Conversion of existing stables to holiday accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2021-08-27
View full details - - Drewe Arms Inn Broadhembury Honiton EX14 3NF
Conversion of existing stables to holiday accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2021-08-27
View full details - - 4 Hollis Close Broadhembury Honiton EX14 3LF
Two storey side extension, porch to side and addition of a balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2021-05-18
View full details - - Ashton Broadhembury Honiton EX14 3NG
Rowan (Mountain Ash) T1 - Prune to reduce canopy size to give clearance from the construction of the new extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2020-03-11
View full details - - Ashton Broadhembury Honiton EX14 3NG
Construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2019-11-13
View full details - - Hazel Cottage Broadhembury Honiton EX14 3NG
Construct wooden garden shed 3.66m x 2.44m (12ft x 8ft)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2019-05-17
View full details - - Vicarage Cottage Dukes Square Broadhembury Honiton EX14 3NE
Eucalyptus - Crown lift 5.2m from the ground in order to clear spread from the road
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2018-10-23
View full details - - Dukes Cottage Dukes Square Broadhembury Honiton EX14 3NE
Retention of shed including amendments of overall roof height, door location and addition of rooflights (revisions to 16/2513/FUL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2018-08-10
View full details - - Manleys Broadhembury Honiton EX14 3NG
Construction of single storey kitchen
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2018-03-27
View full details - - St Andrews Church Broadhembury
T1, Yew: Crown raise to give 2 metres clearance over the path and crown raise western aspect of crown to give 2 metres clearance over graves. Most pruning cuts to be capproximatley 20 to 40 mm in diam
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2018-01-11
View full details - - Broadhembury Memorial Hall Broadhembury EX14 3NG
Change of use of agricultural land and associated operational development to form extension to existing village hall car park including formation of new vehicular exit.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2017-01-24
View full details - - Dukes Cottage Dukes Square Broadhembury Honiton EX14 3NE
Erection of new shed in garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2016-11-07
View full details - - Drewe Arms Inn Broadhembury Honiton EX14 3NF
Internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2016-11-02
View full details - - Broadhembury House Broadhembury Honiton EX14 3ND
Eucalyptus tree: Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2016-08-02
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A brief summary of Broadhembury in Devon
Broadhembury is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Devon district, just 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Honiton. Known for its rural charm, the area presents unique planning opportunities amidst its scenic landscapes and traditional architecture, making it a significant consideration for potential developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 744 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.
Broadhembury covers an area of approximately 1950.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Broadhembury a particularly low-crime area.
Broadhembury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Broadhembury. 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 Broadhembury includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. 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, Broadhembury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://broadhemburyparishcouncil.org.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 Broadhembury
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Broadhembury. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Broadhembury.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Broadhembury were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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