Honiton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Honiton, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
About Honiton
Honiton is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in East Devon, approximately 17 miles northeast of Exeter, alongside the River Otter. With a population of around 12,154, it serves as a key area for planning applications, reflecting its growing community and local development needs.
Population: 11,334 (2021) · Area: 1265.2 km²
District: East Devon
Website: http://www.honiton.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £291,415 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Honiton.
- 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 Honiton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Honiton.
- - Land Rear Of St Johns Close High Street Honiton EX14 1PN
Discharge of Condition for 22/2401/FUL: Condition 3 (Archaeology), Condition 4 (CEMP), Condition 5 (Drainage) Written statement - Proposed dwelling on land to rear of St Johns Close - SUDs Scheme - SP
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 3 Pine Park Road Honiton EX14 2HZ
Demolition of an existing conservatory and replacement with a rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 25 Pine Park Road Honiton EX14 2HR
Demolition of dwelling, construction of replacement single dwelling and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - The Former Methodist Chapel New Street Honiton EX14 1EY
Prior approval for the change of use from commercial, business and service (use class E) to residential (use class C3) single dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 149 High Street Honiton Devon EX14 1LJ
Change of use from its current use as retail to the ground and first floor, with residential above, to 1no full residential dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Allhallows Playing Fields School Lane Honiton
Variation of condition 3 (hours during which the lights are used), of planning permission 24/2184/FUL, (Installation of 8no. lighting masts and new LED lighting to pitches 1 & 2), to extend the operat
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 3 - 5 High Street Honiton EX14 1PR
Remove chimney stack below the roof line and make good; new ridge tiles and replace rafters and ridge boards
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 79 High Street Honiton Devon EX14 1PG
Proposed replacement of external window with door on northern (rear) elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 79 High Street Honiton Devon EX14 1PG
Proposed replacement of external window with door on northern (rear) elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 88-90 Store And Premises 1st Floor High Street Honiton EX14 1JW
Proposed 1no. illuminated fascia signs, 1no. small logo sign and 1no. window graphic in door
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 74 High Street Honiton EX14 1PD
Proposed 1no. non illuminated fascia sign
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 2 Hill Crescent Honiton EX14 2HY
Single storey side extension for larger garage and rear bedroom, new porch, 2x roof lights to front, rear dormer and replacement of rear conservatory with single storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Fairfield House 35A New Street Honiton EX14 1BS
Discharge of condition for 24/0669/LBC: Condition 6 (Materials/details)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Congregational Chapel High Street Honiton EX14 1PJ
Discharge of Condition for 22/1207/LBC: Condition 3 (door), Condition 4 (window), Condition 5 (wall), Condition 6 (materials), Condition 7 (secondary glazing) and Condition 8 (handrail/ramp)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - Newholme Northcote Lane Honiton EX14 1NH
County matter application for: Refurbishment of existing building as part of planned change of use from Day Centre to Managed 8 bed HMO / Stay Close Centre.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - Holyshute Lodge Langford Road Honiton
T628: Beech - reduce crown by 5m from 20m down to 15m in height. T629: Lime - reduce crown by 5m from 20m down to 15m in height. T630: Lime - reduce crown by 3m from 15m down to 12m in height. T632: B
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 79 High Street Honiton Devon EX14 1PG
Proposed partial change of use wine bar (Sui Generis) into new access to flat (Class C3) with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 26 Lilley Walk Honiton EX14 2EA
Garage conversion, new external door and garden room extension to form annexe.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - 126 High Street Honiton EX14 1JP
Change of use from shop (use class E) to residential dwelling (use class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Barnfield Office Kerslakes Court Honiton Devon EX14 1FL
Conversion of office building to two apartments, 3no new windows on west elevation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Honiton in Devon
Honiton is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in East Devon, approximately 17 miles northeast of Exeter, alongside the River Otter. With a population of around 12,154, it serves as a key area for planning applications, reflecting its growing community and local development needs. The Town has a population of approximately 11,334 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.
Honiton covers an area of approximately 1265.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Honiton show an average sale price of £291,415, 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 Honiton a particularly low-crime area.
Honiton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Honiton. 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 Honiton includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon, Blackdown Hills. 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, Honiton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.honiton.gov.uk/. 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 Honiton
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Honiton. Of these, 42% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Honiton.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Honiton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Honiton were full planning applications (16), tree works (8), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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