East Kimber, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Kimber, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About East Kimber
Northlew is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Devon district of England. It encompasses the hamlets of West Kimber and East Kimber, situated to the west of the village. The area falls within the Lew Valley electoral ward and had a recorded population of 2,024 at the 2011 census, making it a small but thriving community relevant for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £300,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: West Devon 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Kimber.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Kimber.
- 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 East Kimber based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near East Kimber.
- - Beech Meadow Farm Northlew EX20 3NG
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 1No dwellinghouse (Class C3) & for associated development (Class Q (a+b))
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Muddy Udders Farm Northlew EX20 3NG
Application for the variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of planning consent 3340/22/PDM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Kimberley, Northlew, EX20 3NG
Householder application to replace existing ground floor extension with new flat roof ground floor extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of East Kimber in Devon
Northlew is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Devon district of England. It encompasses the hamlets of West Kimber and East Kimber, situated to the west of the village. The area falls within the Lew Valley electoral ward and had a recorded population of 2,024 at the 2011 census, making it a small but thriving community relevant for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in East Kimber show an average sale price of £300,439, 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 East Kimber a particularly low-crime area.
East Kimber has one conservation area within its boundaries: Northlew. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 East Kimber includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whiddon Moor, Luckroft and Odham Marshes SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, East Kimber 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 East Kimber
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near East Kimber. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 East Kimber.
At 57 days on average, decisions near East Kimber slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East Kimber were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
Nearby Towns
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- Crowden planning applications
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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.