Rexon, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rexon, Devon.
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Planning applications in Rexon are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Rexon
Rexon, located in Devon, has a rich history as a former hub for computer system manufacturing, particularly known for its production of small business computer systems and tape drives. Founded in 1978 by Ben C. Wang, Rexon became a key player in magnetic tape data storage before filing for bankruptcy in 1995 and being acquired by Legacy Storage Systems. Although its operations have ceased, the legacy of Rexon may influence local planning considerations, especially in technology and business development sectors.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Torridge and Tavistock
- LSOA: West Devon 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rexon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rexon.
- 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 Rexon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
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A brief summary of Rexon in Devon
Rexon, located in Devon, has a rich history as a former hub for computer system manufacturing, particularly known for its production of small business computer systems and tape drives. Founded in 1978 by Ben C. Wang, Rexon became a key player in magnetic tape data storage before filing for bankruptcy in 1995 and being acquired by Legacy Storage Systems. Although its operations have ceased, the legacy of Rexon may influence local planning considerations, especially in technology and business development sectors.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rexon a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Rexon includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rexon 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.
Planning Activity in Rexon
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Rexon. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 110 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 Rexon.
With an average of 110 days, decisions near Rexon take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Rexon were outline applications (1).
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.