How long do planning decisions take near Lower Wear?

The average planning decision time near Lower Wear is 54 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 Lower Wear?

The planning approval rate near Lower Wear is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Wear?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Wear is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Wear?

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Lower Wear, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Wear, Devon.

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Area Information

Admin district: Exeter
Parliamentary constituency: Exeter
LSOA: Exeter 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Wear.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lower Wear based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Lower Wear.

- 460 Topsham Road Exeter EX2 7AL
Discharge conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Landscaping Scheme), 6 (Side bay windows - detailed drawings), 7 (Design SAP calculations), 8 (Secure Cycle Parking) and 9 (Bird Boxes) of planning permission 22
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-27
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- The Cottage Glasshouse Lane Exeter EX2 7BY
Two-storey rear/ side extension to dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-17
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- The Bungalow Mount Wear Court Countess Wear Road Exeter EX2 6LR
Retrospective repair works including the replacement of slate tiles to main pitch. Replacement fibreglass to flat roof and apex wood repair.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-12-17
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- 415 Topsham Road Exeter EX2 7AB
First floor rear roof terrace, with glass balustrade
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2023-07-15
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A brief summary of Lower Wear in Devon

Lower Wear is a settlement located in Devon, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Wear a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lower Wear includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Exe Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Exe Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Exe Estuary. 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, Lower Wear 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 Lower Wear

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Lower Wear. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Lower Wear maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lower Wear were discharge of conditions (4), listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (1).

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