Hele (EX5), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hele (EX5), Devon.
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Planning applications in Hele (EX5) are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hele (EX5)
Hele is a village located in Devon, England, approximately one mile south-southwest of Bradninch and 10 miles northeast of Exeter, nestled along the banks of the River Culm. This picturesque setting makes it a notable area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to larger urban centres.
District: Broad Clyst
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East
- LSOA: East Devon 022C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hele (EX5).
- 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 Hele (EX5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Hele (EX5).
- - Unit E1 Mercury Business Park Bradninch Exeter Devon EX5 4BL
Installation of 2 external ground mounted plant units to side elevation and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-06-03
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A brief summary of Hele (EX5) in Devon
Hele is a village located in Devon, England, approximately one mile south-southwest of Bradninch and 10 miles northeast of Exeter, nestled along the banks of the River Culm. This picturesque setting makes it a notable area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to larger urban centres. It sits within the Broad Clyst district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hele (EX5) a particularly low-crime area.
Hele (EX5) 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 Hele (EX5) includes 5 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, Hele (EX5) 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 Hele (EX5)
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Hele (EX5). Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Hele (EX5).
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hele (EX5) were full planning applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 60% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.