Colyford, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Colyford, Devon.
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About Colyford
Colyford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in East Devon, England, positioned along the A3052 road between the coastal towns of Lyme Regis and Sidmouth. It shares its northern border with Colyton and is just south of Seaton, with the Seaton Wetlands nature reserves providing a scenic buffer along the River Axe estuary. The village is situated by the River Coly, which merges into the River Axe to the east, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications related to development and conservation.
District: Colyton
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Colyford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colyford.
- 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 Colyford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Colyford.
- - The Old Rectory Swan Hill Road Colyford Devon EX24 6QJ
T1-T4: Lime - reduce existing crown height by 30% overall, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings on main, secondary and tertiary stems. Remove dead stubs. T1 - Current hei
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - The Old Rectory Swan Hill Road Colyford Devon EX24 6QJ
T5: Cypress - remove to allow lower growth and hedge. T6: Beech - reduce existing crown height by 20%, reshaping and rebalancing crown structure to reduce crown loadings on main, secondary and tertiar
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Stafford Barton Swan Hill Road Colyford
The refurbishment of the pole mounted transformer on pole no. 25LB11C , including the replacement of the 9.5 metre pole and 3 stay wires. The new pole will be 10 metres and the stays will be replaced
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Land Off Seaton Road Seaton Road Colyford
Agricultural Building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 15 The Elms Colyford Colyton EX24 6QU
Demolition of garage and construction of two storey side extension, porch enlargement and extension of existing raised patio.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Coly House Swan Hill Road Colyford Colyton EX24 6HE
Discharge of Condition for 24/0817/LBC: Condition 4 (materials)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Coly House Swan Hill Road Colyford EX24 6HE
Relocation of the highway access, alterations to the highway boundary wall and construction of a new dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Brockhill 23 Thomas Bassett Drive Colyford Devon EX24 6PN
T3: Larch - fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - 2 Springfields Colyford Colyton EX24 6RD
Variation of Condition Number 2 (approved plans) on planning permission 23/1310/FUL (Proposed two storey extension and relocation of garage) amendments to fenestration, cladding and render.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - Brockhill 23 Thomas Bassett Drive Colyford Devon EX24 6PN
T5: Oak - reduce main southerly limb by appropximately 6m back to growth point distal of potential roost feature. Maximum diameter of cut (MDC) approximately 200mm. T1: Oak - reduce branches from arou
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Colyford in Devon
Colyford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in East Devon, England, positioned along the A3052 road between the coastal towns of Lyme Regis and Sidmouth. It shares its northern border with Colyton and is just south of Seaton, with the Seaton Wetlands nature reserves providing a scenic buffer along the River Axe estuary. The village is situated by the River Coly, which merges into the River Axe to the east, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications related to development and conservation. It sits within the Colyton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Colyford a particularly low-crime area.
Colyford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Colyford, Colyton. 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 Colyford includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon. 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, Colyford 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 Colyford
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Colyford. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 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 Colyford.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Colyford were tree works (6), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.