Vicarage, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Vicarage, Devon.
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About Vicarage
Vicarage, located in Devon, serves as the residence for clergy members, providing both a home and a base for their ministry activities. This type of clergy house, known as a vicarage, is part of the broader category of religious residences that may also be referred to as manse, parsonage, presbytery, or rectory. When researching planning applications in the area, understanding the historical and functional significance of these residences can be key to navigating local regulations and community developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £345,999 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 010B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Vicarage.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Vicarage.
- 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 Vicarage based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Vicarage.
- - Maycoes Branscombe Seaton EX12 3DN
Discharge of Condition for 24/1912/FUL: Condition 1 (Materials) Appeal ref 6001716 Condition 3 (replacement gabion wall).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 3 Parsons Lane Branscombe Seaton EX12 3DT
Installation of 2no. roof windows in existing roof on rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Maycoes Branscombe Devon EX12 3DN
Erection of replacement gabion retaining structure.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of Vicarage in Devon
Vicarage, located in Devon, serves as the residence for clergy members, providing both a home and a base for their ministry activities. This type of clergy house, known as a vicarage, is part of the broader category of religious residences that may also be referred to as manse, parsonage, presbytery, or rectory. When researching planning applications in the area, understanding the historical and functional significance of these residences can be key to navigating local regulations and community developments.
Property prices in Vicarage show an average sale price of £345,999, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Vicarage is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Vicarage includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Beer Quarry and Caves SSSI, Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Sidmouth to West Bay, Beer Quarry & Caves, Lyme Bay and Torbay. 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, Vicarage 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 Vicarage
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Vicarage. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 177 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 Vicarage.
With an average of 177 days, decisions near Vicarage take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Vicarage were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.