Westleigh (EX16), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westleigh (EX16), Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Population: 333 (2021)
District: North Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £304,332 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Mid Devon 005A
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westleigh (EX16).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westleigh (EX16).
- 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 Westleigh (EX16) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Westleigh (EX16).
- - 1 Canal Bridge Burlescombe Tiverton Devon EX16 7JQ
5 day notification to fell 1 Weeping Willow tree within the Conservation Area
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2016-11-04
View full details - - 1 Canal Bridge Burlescombe Tiverton Devon EX16 7JQ
Notification of intention to fell conifer trees within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2011-04-20
View full details - - 1 Canal Bridge Burlescombe Tiverton Devon EX16 7JQ
Notification of intention to carry out works to 3 Poplar and a Group of Lleylandi trees with a Conservation Area
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2011-03-11
View full details - - 1 Canal Bridge Burlescombe Tiverton Devon EX16 7JQ
Notification of intention to carry out works to 1 Weeping Willow tree within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2011-02-03
View full details - - 2 Canal Bridge Burlescombe Tiverton Devon EX16 7JQ
Notification of intention to fell 1 Silver Birch tree within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2010-04-14
View full details - - 1 Canal Bridge Burlescombe Tiverton Devon EX16 7JQ
Erection of conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2009-01-05
View full details - - 1 Canal Bridge Burlescombe Tiverton Devon EX16 7JQ
Erection of external steel staircase to north elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2008-04-07
View full details - - 1 Canal Bridge Burlescombe Tiverton Devon EX16 7JQ
Erection of single storey extension, porch and conservatory to the rear of the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Devon | Date: 2005-01-11
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A brief summary of Westleigh (EX16) in Devon
Westleigh (EX16) is a settlement located in Devon, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 333 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Devon district.
Property prices in Westleigh (EX16) show an average sale price of £304,332, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Westleigh (EX16) is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Westleigh (EX16) has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Westleigh (EX16) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Whipcott SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Westleigh (EX16) 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 Westleigh (EX16)
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Westleigh (EX16). Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 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 Westleigh (EX16).
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Westleigh (EX16) were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.