Newton Poppleford, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newton Poppleford, Devon.
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Planning applications in Newton Poppleford are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Newton Poppleford
Newton Poppleford is a large village located in East Devon, nestled along the A3052 road between Exeter and Sidmouth, and lies on the west bank of the River Otter. Now part of the parish of Newton Poppleford and Harpford, this area is situated within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and had an estimated population of 1,784 in 2019. The village is also twinned with Crèvecœur-en-Auge in Normandy, France, adding to its community charm.
Population: 1,784
District: Newton Poppleford and Harpford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £453,588 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newton Poppleford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newton Poppleford.
- 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 Newton Poppleford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Newton Poppleford.
- - Land At Back Lane Newton Poppleford
Construction of 1no. commercial storage building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Waterleat High Street Newton Poppleford
Non-material amendment to approval of reserved matters ref. 21/3308/RES: Realignment of internal access road
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Land South Of King Alfred Way Newton Poppleford Devon EX10 0DG
Discharge of condition for 22/1167/RES: Condition 7 (Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA))
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Waterleat High Street Newton Poppleford
Non-material amendment to 21/3308/RES: Alterations to external elevations involving changes to position, number and design of doors and windows, substitution of gabled front porch canopies for lean-to
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-03-26
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A brief summary of Newton Poppleford in Devon
Newton Poppleford is a large village located in East Devon, nestled along the A3052 road between Exeter and Sidmouth, and lies on the west bank of the River Otter. Now part of the parish of Newton Poppleford and Harpford, this area is situated within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and had an estimated population of 1,784 in 2019. The village is also twinned with Crèvecœur-en-Auge in Normandy, France, adding to its community charm. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,784. It sits within the Newton Poppleford and Harpford district.
Property prices in Newton Poppleford show an average sale price of £453,588, 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 Newton Poppleford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Newton Poppleford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): East Devon Pebblebed Heaths SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): East Devon Pebblebed Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): East Devon Heaths. 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, Newton Poppleford 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 Newton Poppleford
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Newton Poppleford. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Newton Poppleford.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near Newton Poppleford 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 Newton Poppleford were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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