How long do planning decisions take near Tipton St John?

The average planning decision time near Tipton St John is 57 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 Tipton St John?

The planning approval rate near Tipton St John is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Tipton St John?

The most common type of planning application near Tipton St John is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Tipton St John?

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Tipton St John, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tipton St John, Devon.

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About Tipton St John

Tipton St John is a picturesque village in the civil parish of Ottery St Mary, located in Devon, England. With a population of approximately 350 residents, it is situated on elevated terrain that offers scenic views of the River Otter, making it a charming location for potential planning applications in the area.

District: Ottery St Mary

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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 013A

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

shoplifting: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tipton St John.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tipton St John.

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 Tipton St John based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Tipton St John.

- 6 Coombe Vale Tipton St John Sidmouth Devon EX10 0AU
Installation of cladding on the east and west elevations of an existing lean-to car port (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 1 Tipton Lodge Tipton St John Sidmouth EX10 0AW
5 day notice: Monterey Pine: removal of dead, split and failed branches. Replanting: No replacement.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-10-07
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- Tipton St John Cricket Pavilion Tipton St John Devon EX10 0AF
Demolish existing pavilion and construct new sports pavilion with raised decking and raised pedestrian walkway
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-07-15
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- Hayne Barton Farm Seaway Lane Tipton St John Devon EX10 0TE
Proposed grain store and general purpose agricultural storage building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-04-16
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- Copper Beech House Hayne Hill Tipton St John EX10 0AL
Construction of a timber orangery on the south east elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-01-15
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A brief summary of Tipton St John in Devon

Property prices in Tipton St John show an average sale price of £420,543, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Tipton St John is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Tipton St John includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon. 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 Tipton St John

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Tipton St John. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Tipton St John.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Tipton St John slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Tipton St John were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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