Whipton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whipton, Devon.
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Planning applications in Whipton are administered by Exeter City Council. View the full Exeter City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whipton
Whipton Barton, located to the east of Exeter, represents a historic estate farm with deep roots in the region's feudal past. The term 'Barton' signifies the manor house, reflecting the area's agricultural heritage and its significance within Devon's planning and development landscape. This context can be crucial for those researching planning applications in Whipton and its surroundings.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £342,345 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Exeter
- Parliamentary constituency: Exeter
- LSOA: Exeter 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whipton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whipton.
- 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 Whipton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
66 planning applications found near Whipton.
- - 1 Whipton Village Road Exeter EX4 8AN
Change of use of from dwelling (C3 use) to 9 person HMO (sui generis use). Alterations including attic conversion, and replacement windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - 26/0754/FUL - 1 Whipton Village Road Exeter EX4 8AN
Change of use of from dwelling (C3 use) to 9 person HMO (sui generis use). Alterations including attic conversion, and replacement windows.
Status: Undecided | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 1 The Mede Pinhoe Exeter EX4 8ED
Discharge of condition 3 (Construction Method Statement) of 25/1460/FUL determined on 04/12/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Whipton Barton Junior School Hill Lane Exeter EX1 3JP
Replacement of approx. 160m of brick retaining wall with a concrete sleeper retaining wall and 2.4m high security fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Whipton And Pinhoe Labour Club Vaughan Road Exeter EX1 3JT
External, open fronted covered area on front south elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - Brook House Hamlin Gardens Exeter
Discharge conditions 8 (parking), 9 (secure cycle parking) and 10 (contamination - validation report) of planning permission 18/0878/ECC - Construction of new apartment building (21 apartments) and as
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - Honeylands Hospital For Children Pinhoe Road Exeter EX4 8AD
Part-discharge conditions 6 (Contamination), 8 (Lighting Strategy) and 9 (Drainage) for Phase 1 only of planning permission 22/0313/FUL and conditions 3 (Materials) & 4 (Construction details) of liste
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 7 The Mede Pinhoe Exeter EX4 8ED
Single storey rear extension 6m deep x 2.9m high x 2.9m height of eaves.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Rennes House Vaughan Road Exeter EX1 3JW
Demolition of Rennes House 11 Storey Block.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Honeylands Hospital For Children Pinhoe Road Exeter EX4 8AD
Non-material amendment of description of planning permission 22/0313/FUL to: Redevelopment of the Honeylands building including demolition of existing extensions and the construction of replacement si
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-10-01
View full details - - Land At Hamlin Lane Playing Field Hamlin Lane Exeter
Installation of a 20 metre high monopole supporting six antennas and two transmission dishes, two equipment cabinets, one electric meter cabinet, and ancillary development including compound fencing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-06-20
View full details - - 348 Pinhoe Road Exeter EX4 8AF
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 5 Whipton Barton Road Exeter EX1 3LN
Single storey rear extension to a maximum depth of 4.5m and a height of 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2023-10-10
View full details - - Land Between 106 Hamlin Gardens And 65 Carlyon Gardens Hamlin Gardens Exeter
Non-material amendment to approval 18/0878/ECC including: Amendments to site boundary to create access to the stream to north of site and associated reduction in garden space and layout changes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Exeter | Date: 2023-05-22
View full details - - 185 Pinhoe Road Exeter Devon EX4 7HZ
C3 to C4 change of use
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - Land next to 106 Hamlin Gardens, EX1 3BE
Condition 6 (Materials) of decision 18/0878/ECC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2023-03-03
View full details - - 2 Honeylands Drive Exeter Devon EX4 8QP
T1 and T2 London Plane - Reduce in height by 3-4m back to previous pruning points. This will be done by removing the new growth only. Reduce overall canopy spread by 2-3m back to suitable pruning poin
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2023-02-03
View full details - - 185 Pinhoe Road Exeter Devon EX4 7HZ
Two storey side extension on NW elevation to replace existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2022-12-30
View full details - - 185 Pinhoe Road Exeter Devon EX4 7HZ
Certificate of lawfulness sought for proposed loft conversion, hip to gable and rear dormer roof extensions, single storey rear extension, garage conversion to create additional bedroom and hardstandi
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2022-12-30
View full details - - 37 Wayside Crescent Exeter Devon EX1 3LF
Use of garage as a room with single storey extension.INVALID- emailed 15/8/22
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2022-08-05
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A brief summary of Whipton in Devon
Whipton Barton, located to the east of Exeter, represents a historic estate farm with deep roots in the region's feudal past. The term 'Barton' signifies the manor house, reflecting the area's agricultural heritage and its significance within Devon's planning and development landscape. This context can be crucial for those researching planning applications in Whipton and its surroundings.
Property prices in Whipton show an average sale price of £342,345, 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 Whipton a particularly low-crime area.
Whipton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Heavitree, St Leonards, Mont le Grand. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whipton 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 Whipton
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Whipton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Whipton.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whipton were full planning applications (30), outline applications (28), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 81 smaller schemes were submitted.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 53 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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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.