Otterton, Devon Planning Applications
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Planning data sourced from Devon council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
x2 Holly (on hedge line) - remove. Hawthorn (on hedge line) - remove. Reduce hedge to fence height of adjoining field. Holly (near oil tank) - reduce, multi stemmed, to 50% height.
T1, Monterey Cypress - remove cracked limb on south side back to trunk. Shorten back adjacent low limb on western side, over field with decay on top, by approximately 2m to lighten the load. Reason to lessen the likelihood of breaking and damage.
T1, Holm Oak : reduce canopy by approximately 3-4m to relieve weight on damaged stem (tree has a history of storm damage). Final canopy height of approximately 12m and spread of approximately 9m. T2, Holm Oak : reduce by crown by 2-3m, crown lift over roof to clear by 2m and thin canopy by 10%. Final height of approximately 19m and spread of approximately 12m.
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About Otterton - Planning Applications & Local Development
Otterton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in East Devon, England, nestled along the English Channel. Surrounded by the parishes of East Budleigh, Bicton, Colaton Raleigh, Newton Poppleford, Harpford, and Sidmouth, it boasts a population of 656 as of the 2011 census. Otterton is part of the Raleigh electoral ward, which has a total population of 2,120, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community developments. The other has a population of approximately 673 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.
Otterton covers an area of approximately 1037.5 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 Otterton show an average sale price of £514,740, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Otterton 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 Otterton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Otterton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Otterton 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.otterton.org.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Otterton, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.