Cotleigh, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cotleigh, Devon.
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Planning applications in Cotleigh are administered by East Devon District Council. View the full East Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cotleigh
Cotleigh is a picturesque village and civil parish located near Honiton in Devon, England. It is bordered by several parishes, including Upottery to the north, Stockland, Offwell, and Monkton. Historically, in the 19th century, the village’s rector also served as the rector for Barwick in Somerset, reflecting its regional connections. This information may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area, particularly regarding local governance and community development.
Population: 221 (2021) · Area: 594.0 km²
District: East Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £291,415 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cotleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cotleigh.
- 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 Cotleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
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A brief summary of Cotleigh in Devon
Cotleigh is a picturesque village and civil parish located near Honiton in Devon, England. It is bordered by several parishes, including Upottery to the north, Stockland, Offwell, and Monkton. Historically, in the 19th century, the village’s rector also served as the rector for Barwick in Somerset, reflecting its regional connections. This information may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area, particularly regarding local governance and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 221 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.
Cotleigh covers an area of approximately 594.0 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 Cotleigh show an average sale price of £291,415, 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 Cotleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cotleigh includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Cotleigh 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 Cotleigh
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Cotleigh. Of these, 0% were approved.
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 Cotleigh.
The most common application types near Cotleigh were amendments (1).
Nearby Towns
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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.