West Hill, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Hill, Devon.
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Planning applications in West Hill are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £431,904 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
132 planning applications found near West Hill.
- - Thrushes Anvil Windmill Lane West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1JP
5 day notice: Cherry: removal Replacement planting: Whitethorn or Aspen
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/1176/DOC - Hunters Lodge Windmill Lane West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1JP
Discharge of condition for 26/0773/FUL: Condition 2 (Sceening)
Status: Undecided | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-06-11 - - Hunters Lodge Windmill Lane West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1JP
Discharge of condition for 26/0773/FUL: Condition 2 (Sceening)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 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: Conditions | 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 - - School House School Lane West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1UP
Certificate of Proposed Existing Use for the ancillary use of a detached garage/outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-09-15
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 - - Braeside School Lane West Hill Devon EX11 1UP
Single storey front and side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Bendarroch House Bendarroch Road West Hill Devon EX11 1JY
T1, Beech : reduce by 15-20% removing branch of approx. 3-4m in length, making cuts approx. 40-60mm. T2, Oak : fell tree - reason for this is due to it growing upon a listed WWII bomb shelter. T3, Cyp
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 6 Potters Close West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1YE
Proposed two storey infill extension between the existing house and the detached garage. Proposed first floor extension above the garage including external steps. Single storey extension on the Northw
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 20 Moorlands West Hill EX11 1UL
T1: Atlas Cedar - lift to clear 2m (approximately first three branches). Shorten side branches over drive by approximately 0.5m to allow better access. Remove ivy and dead wood over 50mm. T2: Beech -
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - The Croft Bendarroch Road West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1UW
Discharge of Condition for 23/1973/FUL: Condition 3 (materials), Condition 4 (tree protection plan), Condition 5 (levels), Condition 10 (gate), Condition 12 (CMP) and Condition 14 (drainage)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-12-20
View full details - - 25 Beech Park West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1UJ
5 Day Notice: Felling of T31, Scots Pine. Replacement planting: To be either a Scots Pine or as otherwise agreed in writing with East Devon.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-12-20
View full details - - 24 Moorlands West Hill EX11 1UL
T1, Oak - reduce height by approximately 2m. Shorten back branches over neighbouring roof to a suitable pruning position to clear 2m. Re-shape remainder of crown by 1-2m to leave a natural form. Remov
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-09-25
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
View full details - - Land At Toadpit Lane West Hill Ottery St Mary EX11 1LQ
Permission in principle for 2 no. new dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-02-15
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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 £431,904, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Hill a particularly low-crime area.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Hill 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 West Hill
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near West Hill. Of these, 14% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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.
At 59 days on average, decisions near West Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Hill were tree works (30), discharge of conditions (17), full planning applications (11). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 65 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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