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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 157. It sits within the Chardstock district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Holy City area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Holy City a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Holy City has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holy City 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Holy City, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.