East Leigh (PL21), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Leigh (PL21), Devon.
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About East Leigh (PL21)
Zeal Monachorum is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Mid Devon district of Devon, England, approximately 18 miles north-west of Exeter along the picturesque River Yeo. As of the 2001 census, the village boasted a population of 398, while the wider electoral ward of Taw had a population of 1,660 recorded in the 2011 Census. This charming area offers opportunities for planning applications in a tranquil rural setting.
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,569 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 008B
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Leigh (PL21).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Leigh (PL21).
- 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 Leigh (PL21) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near East Leigh (PL21).
- - Linhay Barn Modbury PL21 0SJ
TPO 1104; T2: Oak - reduce branches back from building leaving 2m clearance, remove x1 first order branch and 2nd / 3rd order branches on N side (see photos).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Cedar Leigh Modbury PL21 0SJ
Householder application for proposed rear single storey extension with first floor terrace
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-08-13
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A brief summary of East Leigh (PL21) in Devon
Zeal Monachorum is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Mid Devon district of Devon, England, approximately 18 miles north-west of Exeter along the picturesque River Yeo. As of the 2001 census, the village boasted a population of 398, while the wider electoral ward of Taw had a population of 1,660 recorded in the 2011 Census. This charming area offers opportunities for planning applications in a tranquil rural setting.
Property prices in East Leigh (PL21) show an average sale price of £321,569, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
East Leigh (PL21) has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Leigh (PL21) includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 East Leigh (PL21)
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near East Leigh (PL21). Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Leigh (PL21).
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Leigh (PL21) were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.