How long do planning decisions take near Colyton?

The average planning decision time near Colyton is 43 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Colyton?

The planning approval rate near Colyton is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Colyton?

The most common type of planning application near Colyton is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Colyton?

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Colyton, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Colyton, Devon.

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About Colyton

Colyton is a town situated in East Devon, England, nestled along the River Coly. Located just 3 miles from Seaton and 6 miles from Axminster, it serves as a key component of the Coly Valley electoral ward, which had a population of 4,493 as of the 2011 Census. With a population decline from 2,783 in 1991 to 2,105 in 2011, Colyton presents a unique context for planning applications in the area.

Population: 3,278 (2021) · Area: 2574.3 km²

District: East Devon

Website: http://www.colyton.co.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £490,640 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
LSOA: East Devon 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Colyton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colyton.

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 Colyton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Colyton.

- 43 Burnards Field Road Colyton EX24 6PE
Proposed single storey rear extension and creation of new retaining wall to the south elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-22
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- Great House South Street Colyton Devon EX24 6ER
Discharge of condition for 26/0074/LBC: Condition 3 (Materials)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-26
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- Great House South Street Colyton EX24 6ER
Highway boundary improvements including widening access and installing new Oak Gates, Demolish section of highway boundary wall east of the gates and re-build as curved. Reduce and repair garage-side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-05
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- Ashlar House School Lane Colyton EX24 6NT
T1, Eucalyptus : fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-05
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- Great House South Street Colyton Devon EX24 6ER
Repairs and partial rebuilding of boundary and garden walls
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-29
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- Great House South Street Colyton Devon EX24 6ER
Repairs to various stone walls to boundary & elsewhere on site, including listed garden wall to South West of Great House
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-29
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- Darrawella Stafford Lane Colyford Colyton EX24 6HQ
Proposed outbuilding incidental to dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-10-07
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- 20 Hillside Colyton EX24 6NW
Certificate of lawful development for the construction of a new rear single storey extension, a new ground floor obscured side window, a new rear first floor window, replacement rear first floor windo
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-04-25
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- 4 Thornfield Close Colyton EX24 6AL
Construction of a garden wall and associated regrading of land (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-11-12
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- Brookfield House South Square Colyton Devon EX24 6NH
Raise and re-form the garage roof to facilitate solar panels on the south elevation. Extend the garage to the west to the garden wall on the ground floor. Enlarge the existing balcony and replace the
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-09-13
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- 3 Sunnyside South Street Colyton Devon EX24 6EP
Discharge of condition for 23/2687/LBC: Condition 5 (materials)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-07-10
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- Eastern View South Street Colyton Devon EX24 6ES
Alterations and addition of roof to convert garage to ancillary accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-10-06
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- 3 Sunnyside South Street Colyton EX24 6EP
Remove existing natural coping stone to SW facing elevation and concrete coping to NE facing elevation alongside gable and replace with natural stone coping both elevations. Replacement quoin to corne
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Colyton in Devon

Colyton covers an area of approximately 2574.3 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 Colyton show an average sale price of £490,640, 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 Colyton a particularly low-crime area.

Colyton 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 Colyton 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, Colyton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.colyton.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 Colyton

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Colyton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Colyton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Colyton were full planning applications (7), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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