How long do planning decisions take near Countess Wear?

The average planning decision time near Countess Wear is 42 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 Countess Wear?

The planning approval rate near Countess Wear is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Countess Wear?

The most common type of planning application near Countess Wear is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Countess Wear?

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Countess Wear, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Countess Wear, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Countess Wear are administered by Exeter City Council. View the full Exeter City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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 014C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

26 planning applications found near Countess Wear.

26/01024/ECREG5 - T Mobile Site 94852 At Lawson Street Dock Road Ind Est North Shields Tyne And Wear
Telecommunications upgrade and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-09
26/01001/OHL - Land Adjacent To Moorlands Murton Lane Murton Tyne And Wear
Proposed to install a new totem pole (shown as two red dots connected by a red line on the attached plan) to fit a 200kVA 11kV three phase transformer to be installed on the pole with 315A LV fuses fi
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-06
26/00975/ECREG5 - Pavement Rear Of 8 River View Tynemouth Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-02
26/00977/ECREG5 - Land Infront Of 34 & 35 River View Tynemouth Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-02
26/00980/ECREG5 - Pavement Rear Of 10 Borough Road North Shields Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-02
26/00976/ECREG5 - Land Infront Of 17 & 18 River View Tynemouth Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-02
26/00978/ECREG5 - Pavement Rear Of 42 Rudyerd Street North Shields Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-07-02
26/00954/BNG - Site Of Former Rosehill Social Club Willington Terrace Wallsend Tyne And Wear
Discharge of mandatory biodiversity net gain condition of planning approval 24/00618/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-30
26/0832/FUL - 4 Headon Gardens Exeter EX2 6LE
Single storey rear / side extension; single storey front porch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-11
26/00850/ECREG5 - Pavement Adjacent To 11 & 12 St Marks Court Percy Main North Shields Tyne And Wear
Installation of 9m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-10
26/00849/ECREG5 - Pavement Adjacent To 104 St Stephens Way Percy Main North Shields Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-10
26/00847/ECREG5 - Pavement Rear Of 9 St Christopher Way Percy Main North Shields Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-10
26/00845/ECREG5 - Pavement Rear Of 8 St Christopher Way Percy Main North Shields Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-10
26/00851/ECREG5 - Pavement Opposite 102 Kennersdene Tynemouth Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-10
26/00844/ECREG5 - Pavement Adjacent To 63 St Stephens Way Percy Main North Shields Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-10
26/00846/ECREG5 - Pavement Opposite 70 St Stephens Way Percy Main North Shields Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-10
26/00852/ECREG5 - Pavement Infront Of 2 Loughborough Avenue Tynemouth Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-10
26/00853/ECREG5 - Pavement Opposite 88 Kennersdene Tynemouth Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-10
26/00854/ECREG5 - Pavement Infront Of 5 & 7 Saxon Drive Tynemouth Tyne And Wear
Installation of 10m pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North Tyneside | Date: 2026-06-10
- 4 Headon Gardens Exeter EX2 6LE
Single storey rear / side extension; single storey front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-06-09
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A brief summary of Countess Wear in Devon

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.

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Planning Activity in Countess Wear

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Countess Wear. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Countess Wear.

The average decision time of 42 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 (9), outline applications (4), full planning applications (3).

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