Lympstone, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lympstone, Devon.
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Planning applications in Lympstone are administered by East Devon District Council. View the full East Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lympstone
Lympstone is a picturesque village and civil parish in East Devon, boasting a population of approximately 2,100 residents. Nestled along the estuary of the River Exe, the village features a charming harbour and a striking promontory topped by Cliff Field, a National Trust-managed area used for local events and football matches. This unique combination of natural beauty and community activity makes Lympstone an attractive location for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 2,120 (2021) · Area: 395.3 km²
District: East Devon
Website: https://www.lympstone.org
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,113 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East
- LSOA: East Devon 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lympstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lympstone.
- 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 Lympstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Lympstone.
- - Land South Of Meeting Lane Lympstone
Removal of the requirement for the payment of an off-site affordable housing contribution in Section 106 agreement pursuant to application No 24/0301/MOUT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 3 Bakers Cottages Longmeadow Road Lympstone EX8 5LP
Variation of condition numbers 2 (approved plans) and 3 (surface water drainage) of planning permission 26/0097/FUL (Removal of existing extension and conservatory and the construction of new single s
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Bronte House North Wotton Lane Lympstone Exmouth EX8 5LZ
G1: Western Red Cedars (x5) - 35% canopy reduction to approximately 1m below insulated power service cable. Cherry - fell (dead cherry tree next to the conifers).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Abbotsford Longmeadow Road Lympstone EX8 5LE
Creation of a new two storey detached dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Hope Cottage The Strand Lympstone Devon EX8 5JS
Discharge of conditions for 25/1301/LBC : Condition 3 (cladding)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 1 Greenhill Avenue Lympstone Exmouth EX8 5HW
Minor amendment for 24/1967/FUL : Change external finish from painted render to cedral cladding (tea green)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Meadow Linhay Church Road Lympstone Exmouth EX8 5JU
Discharge of Condition for 23/2386/FUL: Condition 3 (CMP), Condition 4, (WSI), Condition 5 (Arboricultural Report), Condition 6 (Materials), Condition 7 (Landscaping), Conditon 10 (WSI PIA), Condition
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Eleanors Church Road Lympstone Exmouth EX8 5JT
T1, Lombardy Poplar : Crown reduce to previous pruning points, approximate 4m reduction; attending to all parts of the canopy; maximum diameter of cut 75-100mm.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land North East Of Grange Close Lympstone EX8 5LD
Discharge of condition for 25/0100/FUL: Condition 3 (Materials), Condition 15 (Water Butts) and Condition 16 (Sustainability Statement)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land South Of Meeting Lane Lympstone
Discharge of condition for 24/0301/MOUT: Condition 3 (CEMP), Condition 5 (CMP) & Condition 11 (CEcoMP)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Land South Of Meeting Lane Lympstone
Discharge of bioversity gain plan for 24/0301/MOUT and Condition 10 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP))
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 3 Bakers Cottages Longmeadow Road Lympstone Exmouth EX8 5LP
Removal of existing extension and conservatory and the construction of new single storey extension on rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Hope Cottage The Strand Lympstone Devon EX8 5JS
Non-Material Minor Amendment to 25/1300/FUL: amendment to Ecological Impact Assessment and Environmental Action Plan to allow variation of working hours
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - The Mill Stone Lane Lympstone Devon EX8 5HD
Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 25/0408/Ful (Timber shower room removed, lean-to demolished, replaced with garden room. Stair/bridge to garden to be replaced, windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Garden Of 6 Bakers Cottages Longmeadow Road Lympstone Exmouth EX8 5LP
Removal of condition 2 (Removal of Permitted Development rights), of planning permission 98/P0587 (Permission for Retention of Use of Land as Garden), to reinstate permitted development rights availab
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Oak Cottage Church Road Lympstone Devon EX8 5JU
T1, Ash : Crown reduction, reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1-2m.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Oak Cottage Church Road Lympstone Devon EX8 5JU
T1, Ash: Pollard at 6-8m from ground level. T2, Ash: Re-Pollard back to previous pollard points. H1, Mix hedge/ tree line: Cherry, Oak, Ash, Hazel: reduce in height by approximately 1-2m back to pruni
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Land South Of Meeting Lane Lympstone
Reserved matters application for layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for the erection of up to 42 dwellings, affordable housing and associated infrastructure and the discharge of conditions 4 (d
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - The Retreat Church Road Lympstone EX8 5JU
Certificate of Lawful Development to determine compliance with the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) 2015 (as amended), under Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A & C for single storey rear and side
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 48 Jackson Meadow Lympstone Exmouth EX8 5GZ
Certificate of proposed lawfulness to add a small single rear dormer to rear top floor room, replacing velux window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Lympstone in Devon
Lympstone is a picturesque village and civil parish in East Devon, boasting a population of approximately 2,100 residents. Nestled along the estuary of the River Exe, the village features a charming harbour and a striking promontory topped by Cliff Field, a National Trust-managed area used for local events and football matches. This unique combination of natural beauty and community activity makes Lympstone an attractive location for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,120 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.
Lympstone covers an area of approximately 395.3 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 Lympstone show an average sale price of £375,113, 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 Lympstone a particularly low-crime area.
Lympstone has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lympstone. 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 Lympstone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Exe Estuary SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Lympstone planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.lympstone.org. 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 Lympstone
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Lympstone. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Lympstone.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lympstone were discharge of conditions (15), full planning applications (8), outline applications (4).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
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