Sidford, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sidford, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Sidford
Sidford is a quaint village located on the outskirts of Sidmouth in Devon, with a population of just over 2,100 residents as recorded in the 2001 Census. The village features St Peter's Church, which serves as a vital part of the Sid Valley Mission. Those researching planning applications in the area will find Sidford's community character and historical landmarks notable for potential developments.
District: Sidmouth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £420,543 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sidford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sidford.
- 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 Sidford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Sidford.
- - Sidford Farm School Street Sidford EX10 9PF
Retention of a lift void in the floor and installation of a new lift.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 3 Porch Cottages Church Street Sidford Devon EX10 9RG
Installation of wall mounted blue plaque on front (east) elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 12 School Street Sidford Devon EX10 9PF
Proposed placement of commemorative blue plaque on front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 17 Lower Brook Meadow Sidford Devon EX10 9PS
Proposed retaining wall and parking area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Old Steam Laundry Laundry Lane Sidford
Retrospective change of use of land, construction of gravelled hard standing and proposed construction of storage building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Kenber Frys Lane Sidford Devon EX10 9SR
Demolition of rear lean-to and construction of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-03-27
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A brief summary of Sidford in Devon
Sidford is a quaint village located on the outskirts of Sidmouth in Devon, with a population of just over 2,100 residents as recorded in the 2001 Census. The village features St Peter's Church, which serves as a vital part of the Sid Valley Mission. Those researching planning applications in the area will find Sidford's community character and historical landmarks notable for potential developments. It sits within the Sidmouth district.
Property prices in Sidford show an average sale price of £420,543, 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 Sidford a particularly low-crime area.
Sidford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sidford, Sidbury. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Sidford includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon. 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, Sidford 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 Sidford
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Sidford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sidford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Sidford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sidford were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.