Kilmington, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kilmington, Devon.
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About Kilmington
Kilmington is a village located near Axminster in East Devon, accessible via the A35 road. As of the 2021 Census, Kilmington has a population of 925 and is a significant part of the Newbridges electoral ward, which has a total population of 2,358. This data is relevant for anyone researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the community's size and governance structure.
Population: 926 (2021) · Area: 727.2 km²
District: East Devon
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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 Kilmington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kilmington.
- 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 Kilmington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Kilmington.
- - Land North Of Kilmington Sewage Works Kilmington
County Matter Application for: Change of Use of land from 'Agricultural' to 'Operational Land' and the construction of phosphate management infrastructure and associated works at Land adjacent to Kilm
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Land adjacent to Kilmington Sewage Treatment Works (STW) ,Whitford Road, Kilmington, AXMINSTER, EX13 7RG
Change of Use of land from 'Agricultural' to ‘Operational Land’ and the construction of phosphate management infrastructure and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Devon | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - St Giles Church Whitford Road Kilmington Axminster EX13 7RF
Installation of 4.5kW solar PV array (10 x 450W black panels) on south aisle roof, forming Phase 1 of a phased decarbonisation strategy including battery storage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - West Brook, Whitford Road, Kilmington, AXMINSTER, EX13 7RG
Provision of additional storm storage and a new side stream process arrangement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Devon | Date: 2025-09-18
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A brief summary of Kilmington in Devon
Kilmington is a village located near Axminster in East Devon, accessible via the A35 road. As of the 2021 Census, Kilmington has a population of 925 and is a significant part of the Newbridges electoral ward, which has a total population of 2,358. This data is relevant for anyone researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the community's size and governance structure. The settlement has a population of approximately 926 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.
Kilmington covers an area of approximately 727.2 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 Kilmington 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 Kilmington a particularly low-crime area.
Kilmington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kilmington. 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 Kilmington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Axe SSSI; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon, Blackdown Hills; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Axe. 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, Kilmington 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 Kilmington
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Kilmington. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 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 Kilmington.
The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kilmington were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 39% 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, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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