Lea, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lea, 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 007C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lea.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Lea based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Lea.

1. - Roselea Dalwood Axminster EX13 7DZ
   Proposed erection of double carport
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-26
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2. - Roselea Dalwood EX13 7DZ
   T2, Tulip Tree: remove 2 or 3 hazardous sections of deadwood. T4, Beech: crown reduce by approximately 2.5m. Maximum diameter of cuts 50mm. G3a, Norway Maple : fell dead tree to ground level.
   Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-05-16
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A brief summary of Lea in Devon

Lea is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Lea 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 Lea a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lea includes 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, Lea 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 Lea

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lea. The average decision time was 52 days.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lea were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.