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Planning in Musbury

Only 5 decisions near Musbury in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Musbury

Musbury is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Devon district, approximately 2 miles from Colyton and 2.5 miles from Axminster. Accessible via the A358 road, it is situated within the East Devon Area of Natural Beauty and is part of the scenic East Devon Way footpath. The village boasts essential amenities, including a post office, primary school, public house, fuel station, and church, with a population of 543 recorded in the 2011 census, making it a charming locale for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 558 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.

Musbury covers an area of approximately 858.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Musbury 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 Musbury a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Musbury 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 http://www.musburyvillage.co.uk.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Musbury, 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, 9 planning applications were submitted near Musbury.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Musbury?
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Musbury.
What types of planning applications are most common near Musbury?
The most common type of planning application near Musbury is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Musbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Musbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.