Sweetham, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sweetham, Devon.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East
- LSOA: East Devon 021F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sweetham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sweetham.
- 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 Sweetham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Sweetham.
- - Newcombes Newton St Cyres Exeter Devon EX5 5AW
Installation of in-ground swimming pool and plant room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-12-14
View full details - - Newcombes Newton St Cyres Exeter Devon EX5 5AW
Listed Building Consent for the Installation of in-ground swimming pool and plant room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-12-14
View full details - - Building at NGR 287999 99464 Newton St Cyres Devon
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of building for commercial storage and distribution (Class B8) for a period in excess of 10 years
Status: Permitted | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - Land at NGR 288861 99844 Summerhay Farm Shute Shobrooke Devon
Erection of extension to free-range egg laying unit (580 sq.m.)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - Land at NGR 288460 100067 (Summerhay Farm) Shobrooke Devon
Erection of an agricultural building for free range egg laying unit, including control room/packing area, office, clean and dirty water handling facilities, concrete yard areas, feed bins and creation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2024-05-22
View full details - - Magnolia Cottage Newton St Cyres Exeter Devon EX5 5AP
Erection single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-05-09
View full details - - Land at NGR 289026 99967 (West Of Shute Cross) Shobrooke Devon
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 21/01430/FULL to allow the provision of an integrated garage and an external chimney - Erection of an agricultural workers dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2022-01-25
View full details - - Land at NGR 289026 99967 (West Of Shute Cross) Shobrooke Devon
Erection of an agricultural workers dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2021-07-23
View full details - - Oaklea Shobrooke Crediton Devon EX17 1AL
Removal of agricultural occupation Condition (f) of Planning Permission 87/01805/FULL - Erection of detached agricultural bungalow with garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2021-07-02
View full details - - Land at NGR 288920 99864 (West Of Shute Cross) Shute Shobrooke Devon
Erection of an agricultural building for free range egg laying, clean and dirty water handling facilities, control room/packing area, 2 feed bins and creation of new access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2018-08-09
View full details - - Land at NGR 289026 99967 (West Of Shute Cross) Shute Shobrooke Devon
Change of use of land for the siting of a temporary agricultural worker's dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2018-08-08
View full details - - Oaklea Shobrooke Crediton Devon EX17 1AL
Removal of agricultural occupancy Condition (f) of planning permission 4/44/87/1850
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2018-05-22
View full details - - Oaklea Shobrooke Crediton Devon EX17 1AL
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of a dwelling in non-compliance with an agricultural occupancy condition
Status: Permitted | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2018-03-12
View full details - - Southay Newton St Cyres Exeter Devon EX5 5AL
Alterations and erection of extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2017-12-20
View full details - - Fairbank Station Road Newton St Cyres Exeter Devon EX5 5AP
Sub-division of dwelling and erection of extensions to form 2 semi-detached two-storey dwellings and provision of 2 garages
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2015-02-17
View full details - - Magnolia Cottage (Sweetham Cottage) Newton St Cyres Exeter Devon EX5 5AP
Erection of a dwelling and associated parking with new vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2013-05-17
View full details - - Magnolia Cottage Newton St Cyres Exeter Devon EX5 5AP
Erection of a dwelling and associated parking with new vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2011-08-26
View full details - - Magnolia Cottage Newton St Cyres Exeter Devon EX5 5AP
Erection of a dwelling and associated parking with new vehicular access - NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT GRANTED 9/9/2011
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2010-11-29
View full details - - Trevince Sweetham Newton St Cyres Exeter Devon EX5 5AP
Erection of two-storey extension, double garage incorporating utility and garden room, formation of vehicular access and erection of entrance gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2010-10-27
View full details - - Willow House Newton St Cyres Exeter Devon EX5 5AN
Erection of two-storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2008-12-23
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A brief summary of Sweetham in Devon
Sweetham is a settlement located in Devon, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sweetham a particularly low-crime area.
Sweetham has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sweetham 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 Sweetham
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Sweetham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Sweetham.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Sweetham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sweetham were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.