How long do planning decisions take near Holy City?

The average planning decision time near Holy City is 43 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 Holy City?

The most common type of planning application near Holy City is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Holy City?

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Holy City, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Holy City, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Holy City are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Holy City

Holy City is a quaint hamlet located in the parish of Chardstock, East Devon, England. Situated about 5 miles north of Axminster and 4 miles from the nearby town of Chard in Somerset, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development or countryside projects in the area.

Population: 157

District: Chardstock

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £380,295 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
LSOA: East Devon 005G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Holy City.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holy City.

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 Holy City based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Holy City.

- Thorn Cottage Holy City Axminster EX13 7JZ
Construction of ground mounted solar pv panels on mounting frame
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2013-05-16
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A brief summary of Holy City in Devon

Property prices in Holy City show an average sale price of £380,295, 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 Holy City a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Holy City includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Holy City

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Holy City. The average decision time was 43 days.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Holy City were discharge of conditions (1).

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