Fairmile, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fairmile, Devon.
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About Fairmile
Fairmile is a hamlet located in Devon, England, notable for its historical significance in the late 1990s when it became a hub for direct action protests against the construction of the A30 link road connecting Honiton and Exeter. This backdrop of activism may influence current planning applications and community engagement in the area.
District: Ottery St Mary
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £450,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fairmile.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fairmile.
- 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 Fairmile based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Fairmile.
- - The Coaching Cottage 4 The Fairmile Fairmile Ottery St Mary EX11 1LP
Re-tile front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-06-16
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A brief summary of Fairmile in Devon
Fairmile is a hamlet located in Devon, England, notable for its historical significance in the late 1990s when it became a hub for direct action protests against the construction of the A30 link road connecting Honiton and Exeter. This backdrop of activism may influence current planning applications and community engagement in the area. It sits within the Ottery St Mary district.
Property prices in Fairmile show an average sale price of £450,210, 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 Fairmile a particularly low-crime area.
Fairmile has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ottery St Mary. 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 Fairmile includes 6 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, Fairmile 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 Fairmile
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Fairmile. The average decision time was 45 days.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fairmile were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.