West Hill, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Hill, Devon.
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About West Hill
West Hill is a picturesque village in East Devon, located about 2 miles southwest of Ottery St Mary and easily accessible via the A30 road. The village boasts a primary school and a community hall near the local convenience store, serving as central hubs for residents. Established as an independent parish in April 2017, West Hill had a population of 2,109 as of 2021, making it a vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 2,177 (2021)
District: Ottery St Mary
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £450,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 008B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Hill.
- 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 West Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near West Hill.
- - Hunters Lodge Windmill Lane West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1JP
Retrospective planning application for decking and steps to existing dwelling (C3 use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - The Croft Bendarroch Road West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1UW
Variation of Condition Numbers 2 (approved plans) and 9 (fenestration restrictions) on Planning Permission 23/1973/FUL (Replacement dwelling, including the demolition of the existing dwelling and mult
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 12 Moorlands West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1UL
T1: Oak - part crown reduction of primary branches growing over and towards the property by removing approximately 2.5m from branch tips, pruning back to suitable growth points. Remove all deadwood fr
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Thrushes Anvil Windmill Lane West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1JP
T1 Norway Spruce - dismantle to ground level. This tree is in significant decline / dead. T2 & T3 Cypress - dismantle to ground level. Previous hedge maintenance has left the trees with little foliar
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - The Croft Bendarroch Road West Hill Devon EX11 1UW
Non-material amendment to application 23/1973/FUL: Alterations to fenestration, solar panels, and introduction of a flue.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - The Croft Bendarroch Road West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1UW
Discharge of conditions for 23/1973/FUL : Condition 11 (solar panels)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 6 Potters Close West Hill Devon EX11 1YE
Proposed two storey infill extension between the existing house and the detached garage. Proposed first floor extension above the garage. Single storey extension on the Northwest elevation. Revised wi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - The Croft Bendarroch Road West Hill Devon EX11 1UW
Replacement dwelling, including the demolition of the existing dwelling and multiple outbuildings located within the grounds.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-09-19
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A brief summary of West Hill in Devon
West Hill is a picturesque village in East Devon, located about 2 miles southwest of Ottery St Mary and easily accessible via the A30 road. The village boasts a primary school and a community hall near the local convenience store, serving as central hubs for residents. Established as an independent parish in April 2017, West Hill had a population of 2,109 as of 2021, making it a vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,177 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Ottery St Mary district.
Property prices in West Hill show an average sale price of £450,210, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in West Hill is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around West Hill includes 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 West Hill
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near West Hill. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 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 West Hill.
The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Hill were tree works (9), discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
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