Countess Wear, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Countess Wear, Devon.
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About Countess Wear
Countess Wear is a district in Exeter, Devon, situated approximately two miles southeast of the city centre along the north bank of the River Exe estuary. Historically known as Weare, this area was part of the Topsham manor and saw significant developments in the late 13th century when weirs constructed by the Countess and the Earls of Devon altered the river's flow, impacting Exeter's prosperity in favour of Topsham. This rich history may be relevant for those investigating planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Exeter
- Parliamentary constituency: Exeter
- LSOA: Exeter 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Countess Wear.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Countess Wear.
- 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 Countess Wear based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Countess Wear.
- - King George V Playing Fields Topsham Road Exeter
Discharge of condition application of planning permission 25/0197/FUL of conditions 3 (3G Pitch Details), 4 (BNG), 5 (Ecological Management Plan), 6 (CEMP), 7 (Dilapidation Survey), 8 (Waste Audit), 1
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Vantage Point Pynes Hill Exeter EX2 5FD
The solar photovoltaic (PV) installation is proposed on the roofs of Vantage Point, Pynes Hill, Exeter EX2 5FD. At around 93.28kW in total the proposed PV installation is below the permitted developme
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 8 Countess Wear Road Exeter EX2 6LG
Minor dimensional changes against the approved application to increase the width of the garage and kitchen extension. There is no change against the original drawing(s) approved with regards to the fr
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-08-03
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A brief summary of Countess Wear in Devon
Countess Wear is a district in Exeter, Devon, situated approximately two miles southeast of the city centre along the north bank of the River Exe estuary. Historically known as Weare, this area was part of the Topsham manor and saw significant developments in the late 13th century when weirs constructed by the Countess and the Earls of Devon altered the river's flow, impacting Exeter's prosperity in favour of Topsham. This rich history may be relevant for those investigating planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Countess Wear a particularly low-crime area.
Countess Wear has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Heavitree, St Leonards. 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 Countess Wear includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Exe Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Exe Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Exe Estuary. 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, Countess Wear 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 Countess Wear
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Countess Wear. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Countess Wear.
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 Countess Wear were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lower Wear planning applications
- Wonford planning applications
- Heavitree planning applications
- Whipton planning applications
- Exminster planning applications
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- Polsloe planning applications
- Topsham planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.