Search Sowton planning applications
13 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Sowton · updated daily · East Devon District Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- B And Q Avocet Road Sowton Industrial Estate Exeter EX2 7STAwaiting decisionIlluminated and non illuminated signageReceived 28 Oct 202626/1600/ADV
- Exeter Science Park Clyst HonitonAwaiting decisionMinor amendment for 21/1282/MRES: To amend the annotation of the M4(2) units identified on drawing number 1100 to read "Dwellings to comply with S.106 obligation in relation to Building Regulation Part M, Section 4. Category 2 compliance"Received 22 Oct 202626/2168/NMA
- Osprey House Osprey Road Sowton Industrial Estate Exeter EX2 7WNAwaiting decisionReplacement of Mesh Fence with Anti-Climb Fence alongside Installation of Bi-Fold Vehicle Gate and Pedestrian GateFull Planning PermissionReceived 15 Oct 202626/1545/FUL
- Anchor Yard Sowton Exeter EX5 2AQAwaiting decisionChange of Use of land as a groundworks and civil contractors office and depot and associated works, including the parking area and buildings (retrospective)Received 8 Sep 202626/1646/FUL
- Sandycote Blackhorse Exeter EX5 2FTAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition for 21/3235/MFUL: Condition 19 (Sustainability)Discharge of ConditionReceived 26 Aug 202626/1743/DOC
Planning in Sowton
- Approved
- 85%
- 11 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 4 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sowton in the last 24 months, from East Devon District Council's planning register.
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Around Sowton
Postcode districts
EX5 321 applications in the last 12 monthsEX2 350 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: East Devon District Council
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About Sowton
Sowton is a quaint village and civil parish located east of Exeter in East Devon, England, with a population of 639 residents. Its proximity to Exeter makes it a relevant area for planning applications, reflecting the balance between rural charm and urban accessibility. The settlement has a population of approximately 849 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.
Sowton covers an area of approximately 545.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sowton 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 Sowton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sowton 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Sowton, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Sowton. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), tree works (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.