How long do planning decisions take near St Dympna's?

The average planning decision time near St Dympna's is 35 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near St Dympna's?

The planning approval rate near St Dympna's is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near St Dympna's?

The most common type of planning application near St Dympna's is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near St Dympna's?

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St Dympna's, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St Dympna's, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in St Dympna's are administered by East Devon District Council. View the full East Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
LSOA: East Devon 007E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near St Dympna's.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Dympna's.

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 St Dympna's based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near St Dympna's.

- 56 Scalwell Lane Seaton EX12 2DL
Proposed single storey side extension, single storey rear extension, alterations to roof design with hip to gable on rear elevation, convert loft with dormer window and erection of shed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-06-23
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- 4 Scalwell Park Seaton EX12 2DD
T1: Oak - crown lift to 3m from ground level by target pruning the lower limbs back into appropriate growth points. Radial crown reduction by up to 30% (see annotated photos), achieved with the larges
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-06-11
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26/1169/TRE - 4 Scalwell Park Seaton EX12 2DD
T1: Oak - crown lift to 3m from ground level by target pruning the lower limbs back into appropriate growth points. Radial crown reduction by up to 30% (see annotated photos), achieved with the larges
Status: Undecided | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-06-11
- 52 Scalwell Lane Seaton EX12 2DJ
T1: Oak - reduce lower limbs on the east side by up to 2-2.5m making cuts of approximately 80mm. Crown clean and cut away small growth near the powerlines approximately 40mm diameter.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-06-08
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- 52 Scalwell Lane Seaton EX12 2DJ
T1, Oak : crown clean, remove, back to the collar, the growth going towards the power lines; remove, back to the collar, the lower 5 limbs extending towards the east, approximately 100-120mm diameter
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-27
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- 29 Poplar Tree Drive Seaton EX12 2TW
Discharge of Condition for 23/2575/FUL: Condition 3 (Cladding)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-09-04
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- Hillside Harepath Road Seaton Devon EX12 2SX
T1, Beech: 2-3m crown reduction.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-06-24
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- Land Off Gosling Walk Gosling Walk Harepath Lane Seaton EX12 2FX
Discharge of conditions for 22/1846/FUL: Condition 3 (Written Scheme of Investigation), Condition 5 (Surface water drainage scheme), Condition 6 (Construction Method Statement) and Condition 7 ( Const
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-05-21
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- 10 Ash Grove Seaton Devon EX12 2TT
Single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-02-11
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- 2 Littlefields Seaton EX12 2BZ
Discharge of condition for 24/0944/FUL: Condition 4 (surface water drainage)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-08-07
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- Hamilton Lodge Colyford Road Seaton Devon EX12 2SN
T1, Oak tree: 2-3m crown reduction.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-07-19
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- 61 Wychall Park Seaton EX12 2EL
Removal of existing garage and construction of new single storey extension on west elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of St Dympna's in Devon

St Dympna's is a settlement located in Devon, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St Dympna's a particularly low-crime area.

St Dympna's has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Colyford, Seaton. 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 St Dympna's includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Axmouth to Lyme Regis Under Cliffs SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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.

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Planning Activity in St Dympna's

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near St Dympna's. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 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 St Dympna's.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near St Dympna's were tree works (10), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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