Whitford, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitford, Devon.
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Planning applications in Whitford are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitford
Whitford is a quaint village situated near Axminster in East Devon, offering a picturesque setting and a close-knit community. Its location provides a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for prospective planning applications and developments.
District: Shute
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £318,791 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitford.
- 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 Whitford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Whitford.
- - Willowhayne Whitford Axminster EX13 7PF
Install domestic electric vehicle (EV) charging point on external wall of detached garage (garage door elevation) and associated cabling
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - Fernleigh Whitford Axminster EX13 7PG
Discharge of condition for 25/1583/FUL: Condition 5 (SWW connection)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 5 Shalford Terrace Whitford Axminster EX13 7PL
Addition of dormer and rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Fernleigh Whitford Devon EX13 7PG
Proposed demolition of existing single storey lean-to extension and replacement two storey side extension to provide residential annexe. Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - Chantry House Whitford Axminster EX13 7PH
Re-slate front and rear elevations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - The Old Orchard Whitford Devon EX13 7PD
Retrospective application for the erection of a timber shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-04-20
View full details - - Stanley Cottage Whitford Axminster EX13 7PE
Replace 1no. window on front corner elevation at first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2021-10-22
View full details - - The Old Forge Park Lane Whitford Axminster EX13 7NQ
Erection of shed and layby
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2021-08-10
View full details - - The Forge Park Lane Whitford Axminster EX13 7NQ
Removal of condition 4 of planning permission 18/2121/VAR (Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 17/0098/FUL - Conversion of former Old Smithy for use as holiday accommodation - to allow ame
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2020-08-24
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of Hampton View Whitford Axminster EX13 7PG
Variation of conditions 2 and 7 of planning permission 18/0706/FUL (Conversion of 2no redundant farm buildings into 2no units of holiday accommodation, associated ground works and construction of reta
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2020-05-27
View full details - - Land Rear Of Shalford Terrace Whitford
Agricultural barn and the creation of a new access, including bridge over stream
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2019-08-28
View full details - - The Forge (formerly The Old Smithy) Park Lane Whitford Axminster EX13 7NQ
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 17/0098/FUL (Conversion of former Old Smithy for use as holiday accommodation) to allow amendments to design and internal layout.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2018-10-08
View full details - - 5 Shalford Terrace Whitford Axminster EX13 7PL
Excavation works to garden to provide off road parking and construction of detached shed
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2018-04-05
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of Hampton View Whitford Axminster EX13 7PG
Conversion of 2no redundant farm buildings into 2no units of holiday accommodation, associated groundworks and construction of retaining wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2018-04-05
View full details - - Whithayes Farm Colyton EX24 6DP
Demolish existing wooden workshop and replace with new workshop, carport, plant room and gym.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2017-08-11
View full details - - The Forge (formerly The Old Smithy) Park Lane Whitford
Conversion of former Old Smithy for use as holiday accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2017-02-03
View full details - - The Forge (formerly The Old Smithy) Park Lane Whitford
Conversion of outbuilding to form dwelling and change of use of part of site to informal recreation area
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2016-08-12
View full details - - Whithayes Farm Colyton EX24 6DP
Replacement dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2015-12-17
View full details - - 7 Shalford Terrace Whitford Axminster EX13 7PL
Single storey ground floor lean-to rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2015-11-23
View full details - - Land Between Jasmine Cottage And The Chapel Whitford
Construction of dwelling and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2015-07-09
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A brief summary of Whitford in Devon
Whitford is a quaint village situated near Axminster in East Devon, offering a picturesque setting and a close-knit community. Its location provides a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for prospective planning applications and developments. It sits within the Shute district.
Property prices in Whitford show an average sale price of £318,791, 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 Whitford a particularly low-crime area.
Whitford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Colyton. 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 Whitford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Axe SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Axe. 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 Whitford
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Whitford. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 108 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 Whitford.
With an average of 108 days, decisions near Whitford take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Whitford were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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