How long do planning decisions take near Nine Oaks?

The average planning decision time near Nine Oaks is 133 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Nine Oaks?

The planning approval rate near Nine Oaks is 25%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Nine Oaks?

The most common type of planning application near Nine Oaks is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Nine Oaks?

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Nine Oaks, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Nine Oaks, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

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

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £342,345 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East
LSOA: East Devon 021F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Nine Oaks.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Nine Oaks based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Nine Oaks.

- Orchard Barn Sanctuary Lane Woodbury Salterton Exeter EX5 1ET
Siting of three ancillary containers for use in conjunction with existing holiday accommodation business to provide site manager accommodation, an office and laundry
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-03-05
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- Hannaford Withen Lane Aylesbeare Devon EX5 2JQ
Flat roof extension to the rear of the property to replace the existing extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 7.8m, for which the maximum height would be 3.1m and
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Nine Oaks in Devon

Nine Oaks is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Nine Oaks show an average sale price of £342,345, 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 Nine Oaks a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Nine Oaks includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Nine Oaks

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Nine Oaks. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 133 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 Nine Oaks.

With an average of 133 days, decisions near Nine Oaks take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Nine Oaks were full planning applications (5), other applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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