How long do planning decisions take near Higher Burrowtown?

The average planning decision time near Higher Burrowtown is 200 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Higher Burrowtown?

The most common type of planning application near Higher Burrowtown is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Higher Burrowtown?

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Higher Burrowtown, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Higher Burrowtown, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Higher Burrowtown are administered by East Devon District Council. View the full East Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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 022A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Higher Burrowtown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Higher Burrowtown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Higher Burrowtown in Devon

Higher Burrowtown is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Higher Burrowtown 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 Higher Burrowtown a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Higher Burrowtown 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 Higher Burrowtown

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Higher Burrowtown. The average decision time was 200 days.

With an average of 200 days, decisions near Higher Burrowtown take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Higher Burrowtown were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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