Exmouth, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Exmouth, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
About Exmouth
Exmouth is a vibrant port town and civil parish situated on the east bank at the mouth of the River Exe, about 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Exeter in Devon, England. Known for its picturesque seaside resort atmosphere, Exmouth offers a unique blend of coastal charm and community, making it an important area for planning applications related to development and tourism.
Population: 35,499 (2021) · Area: 19.0 km²
District: East Devon
Website: http://www.exmouth.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,113 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East
- LSOA: East Devon 019B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Exmouth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Exmouth.
- 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 Exmouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Exmouth.
- - 16 North Street Exmouth Devon EX8 1LF
Discharge of Condition for 25/1741/FUL: Condition 4 (roof slate sample) and Condition 5 (surface water drainage)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 20 Regents Gate Exmouth EX8 1TR
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 33 Belle Vue Road Exmouth EX8 3DP
Rear flat roof dormer to the proposed loft conversion and roof lights to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 49 Belvedere Road Exmouth EX8 1QN
Proposed single storey replacement extension to the north elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 10 The Strand Exmouth Devon EX8 1AB
Replacement shop front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 16 Windsor Square Exmouth Devon EX8 1JX
Discharge of condition for 23/1777/LBC: Condition 6b (materials)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 128 Rosebery Road Exmouth Devon EX8 1SG
Construction of a single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Imperial Road/B3178/Parade Roundabout Exmouth
Erection of 3 no. non-illuminated sponsorship signs on the roundabout, one sign facing each road entrance
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 38 Marpool Hill Exmouth Devon EX8 1TD
Single storey rear extension with terrace above. Additional rooflights and dormer to facilitate a loft conversion. Raised rear decking and Alteration to fenestration.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 34 Madeira Villas Exmouth Devon EX8 1QP
Proposed ground floor extension to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 117 Exeter Road Exmouth EX8 1QE
Single-storey rear infill extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Flat 4 Old Manor House 13 North Street Exmouth EX8 1LF
Replace 7no. windows at first floor front (south east) elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 6 Ryll Court Drive Exmouth EX8 2JP
Proposed single storey rear extension (N.W.), side garage extension (N.E.) and revised roof including rear dormer (N.W.) to provide additional first floor accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 56 Waverley Road Exmouth EX8 3HJ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a roof space conversion including rear dormer.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 86A Exeter Road Exmouth Devon EX8 1PZ
Extend the existing building to form two additional 1-bedroom flats, downsize the existing first floor flat to 1 bedroom and make alterations to the ground floor flat to make good the existing rear pr
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 16 Windsor Square Exmouth Devon EX8 1JX
Removal of garden wall to rear garden with new gate and restoration of steps to rear door.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of Exmouth in Devon
Exmouth is a vibrant port town and civil parish situated on the east bank at the mouth of the River Exe, about 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Exeter in Devon, England. Known for its picturesque seaside resort atmosphere, Exmouth offers a unique blend of coastal charm and community, making it an important area for planning applications related to development and tourism. The Town has a population of approximately 35,499 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.
Exmouth covers an area of approximately 19.0 km². 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 Exmouth show an average sale price of £375,113, 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 Exmouth a particularly low-crime area.
Exmouth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Exmouth. 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 Exmouth includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dawlish Warren SSSI, Exe Estuary SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon; 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, Exmouth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.exmouth.gov.uk/. 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 Exmouth
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Exmouth. Of these, 36% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Exmouth.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Exmouth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Exmouth were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (10), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 39% 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.
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