Ottery St Mary, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ottery St Mary, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
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.
Population: 7,894 (2021) · Area: 4047.3 km²
District: East Devon
Website: http://www.otterystmary-tc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £450,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ottery St Mary.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ottery St Mary.
- 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 Ottery St Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Ottery St Mary.
- - 7 Homefield Close Ottery St Mary EX11 1HS
Construction of single storey rear extension, front porch and raised rear patio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 46 Raleigh Road Ottery St Mary EX11 1TG
Discharge of Condition for 26/0078/FUL: Condition 3 (Surface water drainage)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 9 Washbrook View Ottery St Mary EX11 1EP
Proposed first floor extension above the existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 2 Ridgeway Gardens Ottery St Mary EX11 1DU
Certificate of proposed lawful development for a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 7 Meadow Close Ottery St Mary EX11 1EW
Construction of single storey front extension and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Haven Yonder Close Ottery St Mary EX11 1HE
Removal of existing conservatory with replacement rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Yonder Street Hall Yonder Street Ottery St Mary EX11 1HH
Conversion of former chapel to dwelling, including change of use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 40 North Street Ottery St Mary EX11 1DR
T1, Ash: crown reduction to just above the major branch unions at a height of 5-6m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 34 Raleigh Road Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1TG
Demolition of x2no. outbuildings to be replaced with 2 bed detached chalet bungalow
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 34 Raleigh Road Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1TG
To erect 2 bed detached bungalow
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 53 Slade Close Ottery St Mary EX11 1SX
Construction of first floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Ottery St Mary in Devon
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 £450,210, 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 Ottery St Mary a particularly low-crime area.
Ottery St Mary has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ottery St Mary. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.otterystmary-tc.gov.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Ottery St Mary
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Ottery St Mary. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Ottery St Mary.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ottery St Mary were full planning applications (11), tree works (9), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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