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Planning in Ottery St Mary

Approved
86%
18 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Ottery St Mary

Ottery St Mary, commonly referred to as "Ottery," is a town and civil parish located in the East Devon district, approximately 10 miles east of Exeter along the B3174, nestled by the River Otter. As of the 2021 census, the parish, which encompasses nearby villages such as Metcombe and Fairmile, had a population of 7,986, while the urban area alone accounted for 4,898 residents in 2011. This growing community presents various opportunities for planning applications and local development initiatives. The town has a population of approximately 7,894 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.

Ottery St Mary covers an area of approximately 4047.3 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 Ottery St Mary show an average sale price of £431,904, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ottery St Mary 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.otterystmary-tc.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Ottery St Mary, 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, 44 planning applications were submitted near Ottery St Mary. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (4). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ottery St Mary?
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Ottery St Mary. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ottery St Mary?
The average planning decision time near Ottery St Mary is 44 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 Ottery St Mary?
The planning approval rate near Ottery St Mary is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ottery St Mary?
The most common type of planning application near Ottery St Mary is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ottery St Mary?
You can search and track planning applications near Ottery St Mary on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.