Exminster, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Exminster, Devon.
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About Exminster
Exminster is a village located in Devon, England, just 6 km (3.7 miles) south of Exeter, nestled between the Exeter Ship Canal and the River Exe. With a population of 4,379 as of the 2021 census, it offers a vibrant community that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 4,551 (2021)
District: Teignbridge
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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: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Teignbridge 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Exminster.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Exminster.
- 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 Exminster based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Exminster.
- - 3 Limes Court Main Road Exminster Devon EX6 8HU
T1 Lime - Pollard by reducing limbs back by 3-4m T2 Sycamore - Reduce by 2-3m where applicable to rebalance. Crown lift to 5.2m over the car parks.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 2 Milbury Close Exminster Devon EX6 8AF
Single storey extension and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 42 Crockwells Close Exminster Devon EX6 8DL
T1 Birch - Removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - The Dental Surgery Seaton House Main Road Exminster Devon EX6 8DB
Change of use from Class E to Sui Generis (hot food takeaway)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Coombe Cottage Days-Pottles Lane Exminster Devon EX6 8AU
Change to roof design and appearance of the existing first floor rear extension and erection of single storey side extension with flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Pitts House Days-Pottles Lane Exminster Devon EX6 8DG
Convert roof space of existing Annexe into two rooms with dormer window to accommodate staircase and two rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Sunraye Exminster Devon EX6 8AT
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed hip to gable conversion of loft with dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Pitts House Days-Pottles Lane Exminster Devon EX6 8DG
Certificate of lawfulness for loft conversion with dormer window to east elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of And Garden Of (along The Powerline Corridor) 40 Crockwells Close Exminster EX6 8DL
T1 Birch: Fell and T2 Cypress: FellG3 Mixed species: Repeat the established cycle of management (pruning)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Spurfield House Main Road Exminster Devon EX6 8BU
Glazed walkway canopy, three external escape/access/egress doors and localised render repair to exposed brickwork to part rear wall at ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2023-12-28
View full details - - Spurfield House Main Road Exminster Devon EX6 8BU
A walkway opening in historic cob wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2023-12-28
View full details - - 28 Pridhams Way Exminster Devon EX6 8TA
Remove the Beech tree branch overhanging my neighbours building on the left hand side and to cut back the branches and raise the crown on the far side of the Beech tree where it is overhanging the Mai
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of Exminster in Devon
Exminster is a village located in Devon, England, just 6 km (3.7 miles) south of Exeter, nestled between the Exeter Ship Canal and the River Exe. With a population of 4,379 as of the 2021 census, it offers a vibrant community that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,551 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Teignbridge district.
Property prices in Exminster 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 Exminster a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Exminster 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, Exminster 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 Exminster
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Exminster. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Exminster.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Exminster were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.