Sidmouth, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sidmouth, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
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.
Population: 14,377 (2021) · Area: 4635.1 km²
District: East Devon
Website: http://www.sidmouth.gov.uk/
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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 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sidmouth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sidmouth.
- 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 Sidmouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
51 planning applications found near Sidmouth.
- - 5 Cedar Shade All Saints Road Sidmouth Devon EX10 8EU
Tree number 1: Holm Oak - fell to as close as ground level as possible. Treat the stump by drilling the required amount of eco plugs (contain glyphosate) into stump. (restricted and elevated location
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Norton Garth Court Station Road Sidmouth EX10 8NY
Side (SW) elevation north block shutters retained and repaired; side (sw) elevation middle block shutters removed; side (SW) elevation north and middle blocks and front (SE) elevation south block vest
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Weir Lodge Millford Road Sidmouth EX10 8DP
Demolition and replacement of detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Little Camden Elysian Fields Sidmouth Devon EX10 8UH
T1, Magnolia : reduce height by 3m and shape. T2, Pittosporum: re-pollard. T3, Bay: remove the four small stems. T5, Cotoneaster: re-pollard to old height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Knowle Grange Knowle Drive Sidmouth EX10 8HN
T1, T2, T3 yew - trim annual regrowth, annually for next five years.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Langton Salcombe Hill Road Sidmouth EX10 8JR
Discharge of Condition for 25/1423/FUL : Condition 4 (external wall and roof finishes)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 1 Cottington Court Sidmouth Devon EX10 8HD
Replacement of existing balcony balustrades with new
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - The Hermitage Vicarage Road Sidmouth EX10 8UF
Demolition of outhouse and construction of single storey extension; removal of external render on all elevations as required & replacement with lime render & limewash finish; repairs to any defective
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 9 Fortfield Terrace Sidmouth EX10 8NT
Discharge of Condition for 25/1508/LBC: Condition 6 (Balcony)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 6 Millford Avenue Sidmouth Devon EX10 8DS
T1424 : Sycamore - reduce tree height and lateral spread by up to approximately 2000mm with cut diameters up to 60mm. T1425 : Sycamore - reduce lateral spread by up to approximately 2000mm with cut di
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Flat 1 Powys House All Saints Road Sidmouth EX10 8DE
T1, Monterey Pine : reduce the end weight of all substantial primary limbs growing to the north as indicated on annotated photograph. Max. dia. cut approximately 150mm.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Oakdene Knowle Drive Sidmouth Devon EX10 8HN
Oak : overall crown reduction of approximately 15-20% of the foliar area, via removal of branch ends of up to 2.5 metres, target pruning cuts of up to, but not exceeding 50mm diameter; the reduction w
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Flat 1 Keble House Connaught Road Sidmouth EX10 8TT
Certificate of Existing Lawfulness for the continued use of the front ground floor area as an office.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 9 Fortfield Terrace Sidmouth Devon EX10 8NT
Discharge of condition for 25/1508/LBC: Condition 4 (Slate storage)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Rosedale Riverside Sidmouth Devon EX10 8BR
Demolition of Garage and Outbuilding. Proposal to create 2no dwelling houses from a single existing dwelling with a two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Pinecrest Southway Sidmouth EX10 8JL
5 day notice: Removal of partially failed branch.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 9 Fortfield Terrace Sidmouth Devon EX10 8NT
Discharge of condition for 25/1508/LBC: Condition 3a (Roofing materials)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Overtoun Hillside Road Sidmouth Devon EX10 8JG
Demolition and replacement of single storey extension on the east elevation, demolition of conservatory and first floor balcony with replacement veranda on the west elevation; construction of porch on
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Garden Flat 8 Fortfield Terrace Sidmouth EX10 8NT
T1, White Birch : prune and reduce the crown height and spread by 20%, removing branch lengths of up to 1.5 metres and making natural target pruning cuts of up to 30 mm. in diameter. T2, Pittisporum :
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Fizz And Feast Old Post Office Vicarage Road Sidmouth Devon EX10 8TD
Retention of new signage 'Fizz and Feast' on side (south) elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-12-23
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A brief summary of Sidmouth in Devon
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 £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 Sidmouth a particularly low-crime area.
Sidmouth has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sidmouth Sid Vale, Sidmouth Bickwell Valley, Sidmouth Elysian Fields, Sidmouth Town Centre. 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 Sidmouth includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ladram Bay to Sidmouth SSSI, Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Sidmouth to West Bay. 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, Sidmouth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sidmouth.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 Sidmouth
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Sidmouth. Of these, 45% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Sidmouth.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sidmouth were tree works (33), full planning applications (21), listed building and heritage (12). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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