Membury, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Membury, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
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.
Population: 524 (2021) · Area: 1776.5 km²
District: East Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £380,295 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Membury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Membury.
- 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 Membury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Membury.
- - Little Winsors Membury EX13 7TG
Two storey rear extension and ground floor rear lean-to extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - Nimrods Membury Devon EX13 7TG
Alteration of wall, gate and cobbled pavement
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - Nimrods Membury Devon EX13 7TG
Proposed widening of existing driveway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Membury in Devon
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 £380,295, 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 Membury a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Membury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Furley Chalk Pit SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Membury
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Membury. The average decision time was 119 days.
With an average of 119 days, decisions near Membury take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Membury were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.