How long do planning decisions take near Livingshayes?

The average planning decision time near Livingshayes is 39 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Livingshayes?

The planning approval rate near Livingshayes is 64%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Livingshayes?

The most common type of planning application near Livingshayes is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Livingshayes?

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Livingshayes, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Livingshayes, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Livingshayes are administered by East Devon District Council. View the full East Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £342,345 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East
LSOA: East Devon 021B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Livingshayes.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Livingshayes based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Livingshayes.

- 17 Oak Close Silverton Exeter Devon EX5 4JP
Erection of a front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-04-29
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- Land at NGR 296350 103674 (Threshing Barn) Livingshayes Road Silverton Devon
Change of use of land to an equestrian outdoor horse arena, and the retention of a horse shelter and hay barn
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2026-04-14
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A brief summary of Livingshayes in Devon

Livingshayes is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Livingshayes show an average sale price of £342,345, 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 Livingshayes a particularly low-crime area.

Livingshayes has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.

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Planning Activity in Livingshayes

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Livingshayes. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Livingshayes.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Livingshayes were tree works (10), full planning applications (5), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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