How long do planning decisions take near Monkton?

The average planning decision time near Monkton is 35 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Monkton?

The most common type of planning application near Monkton is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Monkton?

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Monkton, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Monkton, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Monkton are administered by East Devon District Council. View the full East Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Monkton

Monkton is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the River Otter, approximately 2 miles northeast of Honiton railway station in East Devon. With a population of 169 as of the 2011 census, the parish shares borders with Cotleigh, Upottery, Honiton, Offwell, and Luppitt, and is nestled within the stunning Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications.

Population: 205 (2021) · Area: 502.4 km²

District: East Devon

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £291,415 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
LSOA: East Devon 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Monkton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Monkton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Monkton in Devon

Monkton covers an area of approximately 502.4 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 Monkton show an average sale price of £291,415, 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 Monkton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Monkton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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.

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Planning Activity in Monkton

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Monkton. The average decision time was 35 days.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Monkton were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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