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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 £323,832, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lympstone area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lympstone a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lympstone has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lympstone 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.lympstone.org.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lympstone, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Lympstone. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (13), full planning applications (9), outline applications (7). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.