Cotmaton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cotmaton, Devon.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cotmaton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cotmaton.
- 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 Cotmaton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Cotmaton.
- - Runnymede Orchard Close Manor Road Sidmouth EX10 8RS
Replace cracked tarmac and original hardstanding area with new tarmac surface with small block paving areas to break up the drive, and small extension of tarmac area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 29 Witheby Sidmouth Devon EX10 8SR
T1: Monterey Cypress - crown clean to remove any dead branches overhanging the road and remove any dieback from the main crown.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Meadow Lea Boughmore Road Sidmouth EX10 8SH
Demolition of existing garage, construction of a 3-bed detached dwelling with garage, parking and associated infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Springfield Cheese Lane Sidmouth Devon EX10 8RA
Extension to rear elevation to replace existing timber frame extension. Previously approved under 20/2429/FUL, lapsed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Pilgrim Cottage Peak Hill Road Sidmouth Devon EX10 8RZ
Internal roof box guttering to be replaced with lead gutters which are to have Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRp)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Carolcrest Bickwell Valley Sidmouth Devon EX10 8SQ
Ginkgo biloba - reduce by approximately 10m, pruning away from roof and re-shape to allow to regrow in a natural form.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Woodrising Bickwell Valley Sidmouth Devon EX10 8RF
T1: Cherry - 3m crown reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - Gorseway Ashbrook Bickwell Valley Sidmouth EX10 8SQ
T1: Monterey Cypress - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Gorseway Ashbrook Convent Road Sidmouth EX10 8SQ
T1: Monterey Cypress - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Boughmore House Boughmore Road Sidmouth EX10 8SH
Five day notice : Handkerchief Tree - Removal of dead and dangerous branches. Exception to Bickwell Valley Conservation Area.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Sherwood Boughmore Road Sidmouth Devon EX10 8SH
Leylandii - fell and remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 1 Colaton Terrace Cotmaton Road Sidmouth EX10 8QU
T1, Sycamore: remove twin stem nearest fence to allow new fence to be erected.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Trees On The Southern Boundary Of Cotmaton Field (AKA Pond Meadow) Cotmaton Road Sidmouth
Ash 833 - removal of the NW extending limb, pruning cut just above the union. Ash 599 - Damage to underside of the branch extending over the boundary to the north westerly corner of the neighbouring p
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Runnymede Orchard Close Manor Road Sidmouth EX10 8RS
Construction of replacement garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Silverdale Bickwell Valley Sidmouth EX10 8SG
TP1: Magnolia - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Cotmaton in Devon
Cotmaton is a settlement located in Devon, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cotmaton a particularly low-crime area.
Cotmaton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sidmouth Bickwell Valley, Sidmouth Elysian Fields, Sidmouth Town Centre. 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 Cotmaton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ladram Bay to Sidmouth SSSI; 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, Cotmaton 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 Cotmaton
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Cotmaton. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 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 Cotmaton.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cotmaton were tree works (22), full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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