How long do planning decisions take near Offwell?

The average planning decision time near Offwell is 76 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 Offwell?

The most common type of planning application near Offwell is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Offwell?

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Offwell, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Offwell, Devon.

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About Offwell

Offwell is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Devon district, about 2 miles southeast of Honiton. Easily accessible via the A35 road, Offwell has a small but vibrant community, with a population of 437 as of 2021. This charming locality offers potential for various planning applications, reflecting its growth and development within the scenic Devon landscape.

Population: 432 (2021) · Area: 813.7 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 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Offwell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Offwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Offwell.

- Mdina Offwell Honiton EX14 9SA
Single storey rear extension to replace the existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-24
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- Land North West Of Sunny Garden Offwell
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan for 25/2501/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-05
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- Land North West Of Sunny Garden Offwell
Discharge of condition for 25/2501/FUL: Condition 6 (Soft Landscape Plan).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-05
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- Offwell C Of E Primary School, Road From Offwell Barton To Offwell Cross, Offwell, Devon, EX14 9SA
Single storey extension to existing classroom, to provide additional ancillary space
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Devon | Date: 2025-09-19
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- Offwell House Offwell Honiton EX14 9SA
The proposal seeks to add a small boot room to the Grade II listed property, construct a new garage on the existing rear driveway, garden alterations and gazebo.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-01-10
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- Land At The Offwell Waste Water Treatment Works, Offwell, Devon, EX14 9SL
EIA Screening Opinion Request For Proposed Permitted Development Works On Operational Land
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Devon | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Offwell in Devon

Offwell covers an area of approximately 813.7 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 Offwell 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 Offwell a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Offwell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wilmington Quarry SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon, 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 Offwell

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Offwell. The average decision time was 76 days.

The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Offwell were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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