Search Sidmouth planning applications
42 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Sidmouth · updated daily · East Devon District Council
- Rahere House 15 High Street Sidmouth EX10 8LNAwaiting decisionAlterations to rear courtyard including removal and replacement of steps, new walkway and refurbishment of ancillary building.Received 2 Nov 202626/2048/FUL
- Victoria Hotel The Esplanade Sidmouth EX10 8RYAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition for 22/2756/FUL: Condition 3 (Construction and Environment Management Plan (CEMP))Discharge of ConditionReceived 30 Oct 202626/2220/DOC
- Glengoyle House Glen Road Sidmouth EX10 8RWAwaiting decisionT1 - Cedar: reduce westerly crown where overhanging Glen Close House to a point 2m east of property, Maximum Diameter of Cuts (MDC) 50mm. Reduce low northwesterly limb by 2.5m for works access, MDC 1x 75mm, remaining 50mm. Crown lift southern aspect to 3m above ground level, MDC 25mm. T2 - Western red Cedar: crown lift to 3m above ground level targeting minor drooping branches only, MDC 25mm.Felling/Lopping (TPO)Received 30 Oct 202626/2216/TRE
- Harston Church Street Sidmouth EX10 8LTAwaiting decision1, Pittosporum in our grounds : fell - dying.Received 29 Oct 202626/2209/TCA
- Hideaway 1 & 2 Russell Street Sidmouth EX10 8DDAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension with a pitched roof and rooflights; installation of air-source heat pump on side extensionReceived 29 Oct 202626/2205/FUL
Planning in Sidmouth
- Approved
- 84%
- 88 of 92 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sidmouth in the last 24 months, from East Devon District Council's planning register.
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Around Sidmouth
Postcode districts
EX10 243 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: East Devon District Council
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About Sidmouth
Sidmouth is a picturesque town located on the English Channel in Devon, approximately 14 miles southeast of Exeter. With a population of 13,258 as of 2021, it serves as a popular tourist destination and a gateway to the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Notably, a significant portion of Sidmouth is designated as a conservation area, which may influence planning applications and development regulations in the region. The town has a population of approximately 14,377 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.
Sidmouth covers an area of approximately 4635.1 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 Sidmouth show an average sale price of £453,588, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Sidmouth has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sidmouth 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.sidmouth.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sidmouth, 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, 170 planning applications were submitted near Sidmouth. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
The most common types were tree works (42), full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (17).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).