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15 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Otterton · updated daily · East Devon District Council

Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 15 · received or decided in the last 12 months

20 Fore Street Otterton Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HBAwaiting decision1) Cotoneaster : overgrown in space, to reduce by approx 1/2. 2) Hazel : overgrown part of hedge, to remove.Received 29 Oct 202626/2210/TCA
7 Rolle Barton Church Hill Otterton Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HRAwaiting decisionT1: Birch - remove three lowest branches growing into the rowan on north-west side. T2: Rowan - re-shape to leave a more symmetrical form to leave a height of approximately 8m and a radial spread of 2.5m.Tree in Conservation AreaReceived 22 Oct 202626/2130/TCA
12 Rolle Barton Church Hill Otterton Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HRAwaiting decisionProposed replacement windowsReceived 9 Oct 202626/2063/FUL
Monks Crest Ladram Road Otterton Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HTAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition for 26/0720/FUL: Condition 3 (surface water drainage), Condition 4 (external materials) and Condition 5 (levels)Received 30 Sep 202626/1984/DOC
Cross Trees Bell Street Otterton EX9 7HSApprovedBirch Tree (T1) in rear garden - crown reduction. Reduce height by approx 3m and reduce side crown to leave approx 4m radial spread.Received 26 Aug 2026Decided 6 Oct 202626/1749/TCA

Planning in Otterton

Approved: 92%; 11 of 11 decided
Decision time: about 6 weeks; on average

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

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Around Otterton

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EX9 105 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: East Devon District Council

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About Otterton

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 settlement 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Otterton, 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, 21 planning applications were submitted near Otterton. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

The most common types were tree works (9), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Otterton?

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Otterton. The approval rate is 92%.

How long do planning decisions take near Otterton?

The average planning decision time near Otterton is 39 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 Otterton?

The planning approval rate near Otterton is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Otterton?

The most common type of planning application near Otterton is tree works applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Otterton?

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