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Planning in Membury

Only 4 decisions near Membury in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Membury in the last 24 months, from East Devon District Council's planning register.

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About Membury

Membury is a quaint village located three miles northwest of Axminster in the East Devon district, with a population of 501 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Its rural setting and close-knit community make it an interesting area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 524 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.

Membury covers an area of approximately 1776.5 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 Membury show an average sale price of £318,791, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Membury has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Membury 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Membury, 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, 6 planning applications were submitted near Membury.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Membury?
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Membury.
What types of planning applications are most common near Membury?
The most common type of planning application near Membury is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Membury?
You can search and track planning applications near Membury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.