Uplyme, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Uplyme, Devon.
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About Uplyme
Uplyme is a picturesque village and civil parish located in East Devon, near the Devon-Dorset border along the River Lym, and close to the coastal town of Lyme Regis. With a population of around 1,700, as recorded in the 2011 census, Uplyme falls within the electoral ward of Trinity, which had a total population of 2,521 at the same time. This charming area is relevant for planning applications, as its growing community may influence local development initiatives.
Population: 1,721 (2021) · Area: 1496.9 km²
District: East Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £531,580 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 023C
Crime Statistics
4 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Uplyme.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Uplyme.
- 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 Uplyme based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Uplyme.
- - Undermead Venlake Uplyme Lyme Regis DT7 3SE
T1: Beech - crown lift on the road side to 4m from ground level and to target prune the limbs within the crown above the road up to 50mm dia leaving at appropriate growth points and shaping in. As sho
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Leverton Lyme Road Uplyme Lyme Regis DT7 3TH
T1, Lime : crown lift and crown reduction in line with previous. Radial crown lift of up to 5m from ground level to remove the lower branches that are overhanging the garages and property up to a diam
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Hollystan Tappers Knapp Uplyme Devon DT7 3TW
Tappers Knapp frontage - undertake selective crown raising of the lower branches to ensure there is a minimum vertical clearance of 5.5m over the highway. T001: Lime - reduce the remaining tree in hei
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 39 Barnes Meadow Uplyme Devon DT7 3TD
T1: Beech - radial crown lift to 4m from ground level, by shortening pendulous branches that arise above 4m and to achieve 2m lateral and vertical clearance from the neighbouring dwelling of Devon Den
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Horseshoe Cottage Lyme Road Uplyme Lyme Regis DT7 3TQ
Single storey conservatory extension at the rear to replace an existing extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Barn Hill Rhode Lane Uplyme DT7 3TX
Demolish single storey rear extensions and construct single storey rear extension; demolish car port at side of property and construct new car port
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Wadleigh House Church Street Uplyme DT7 3TS
Rebuild part of boundary wall in rear garden adjacent to the rear of Mertyl Cottage, Church Street, to the point where it reaches the boundary of the Talbot Arms.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - Sunbeams Rhode Lane Uplyme DT7 3TX
Proposed loft conversion including construction of 2no. dormers on front elevation and 5no. rooflights on rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Allerford Tappers Knapp Uplyme Devon DT7 3TW
Minor alterations to an existing fireplace which is not original
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-02-28
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A brief summary of Uplyme in Devon
Uplyme is a picturesque village and civil parish located in East Devon, near the Devon-Dorset border along the River Lym, and close to the coastal town of Lyme Regis. With a population of around 1,700, as recorded in the 2011 census, Uplyme falls within the electoral ward of Trinity, which had a total population of 2,521 at the same time. This charming area is relevant for planning applications, as its growing community may influence local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,721 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.
Uplyme covers an area of approximately 1496.9 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 Uplyme show an average sale price of £531,580, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Uplyme is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Uplyme includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Dorset Coast SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon, Dorset. 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, Uplyme 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 Uplyme
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Uplyme. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Uplyme.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Uplyme were full planning applications (12), tree works (9), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.