Longdown, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longdown, Devon.
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Planning applications in Longdown are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Longdown
Longdown is a quaint village located in the parish of Holcombe Burnell, just south of the A30 road and approximately four miles west of Exeter in Devon. The village features a local pub, The Lamb Inn, which serves as a community hub. For those researching planning applications in the area, Longdown offers opportunities in a picturesque setting with easy access to nearby Exeter.
District: Holcombe Burnell
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Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Teignbridge 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longdown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longdown.
- 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 Longdown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Longdown.
- - Hedgeways Longdown Devon EX6 7SR
Certificate of Lawful Use for proposed single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Crosswinds Chapel Hill Longdown Devon EX6 7SN
Remodelling to include rebuilding of exterior walls (outer leaf) in red brick, addition of first floor plus slate roof, and demolition of garage and replacement with attached garage with ancillary acc
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2023-08-04
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A brief summary of Longdown in Devon
Longdown is a quaint village located in the parish of Holcombe Burnell, just south of the A30 road and approximately four miles west of Exeter in Devon. The village features a local pub, The Lamb Inn, which serves as a community hub. For those researching planning applications in the area, Longdown offers opportunities in a picturesque setting with easy access to nearby Exeter. It sits within the Holcombe Burnell district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Longdown a particularly low-crime area.
Longdown has one conservation area within its boundaries: Holcombe Burnell. 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 Longdown includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Longdown 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 Longdown
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Longdown.
The most common application types near Longdown were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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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.