How long do planning decisions take near Ebford?

The average planning decision time near Ebford is 79 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 Ebford?

The planning approval rate near Ebford is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ebford?

The most common type of planning application near Ebford is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ebford?

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Ebford, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ebford, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

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Elevation: 26.4m

District: East Devon

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £360,654 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East
LSOA: East Devon 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ebford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ebford.

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 Ebford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ebford.

- Mayfield Lower Lane Ebford Exeter EX3 0QT
Permission in principle for the erection of 1no. dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-22
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A brief summary of Ebford in Devon

Ebford is a settlement located in Devon, England. It sits within the East Devon district.

Ebford sits at an elevation of 26.4 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Ebford show an average sale price of £360,654, 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 Ebford a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ebford 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, Ebford 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 Ebford

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Ebford. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 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 Ebford.

The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Ebford were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (5), outline applications (2).

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