How long do planning decisions take near Widworthy?

The average planning decision time near Widworthy is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Widworthy?

The most common type of planning application near Widworthy is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Widworthy?

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Widworthy, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Widworthy, Devon.

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About Widworthy

Widworthy is a picturesque village and parish in East Devon, located just 3.5 miles east of Honiton. Enclosed by surrounding parishes including Stockland and Colyton, it features the historic parish church dedicated to St Cuthbert and the largely unaltered 17th-century Widworthy Barton manor house. The area also boasts Widworthy Court, an elegant mansion constructed in 1830, enhancing the village's architectural heritage. With a population of 296 as of 2011, Widworthy offers a quaint rural setting for potential planning applications.

Population: 349 (2021) · Area: 605.8 km²

District: East Devon

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Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
LSOA: East Devon 004G

Crime Statistics

5 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2
burglary: 1
other-theft: 1
public-order: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Widworthy.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Widworthy.

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 Widworthy based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Widworthy.

- Gibbons Farm Wilmington Honiton EX14 9JQ
Proposed conversion of a redundant building to form 1 no. residential dwelling and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-28
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- Gibbons Farm Wilmington Devon EX14 9JQ
Application for a lawful development certificate (CLUED) to establish the lawful use of existing vehicular access and adjacent building for domestic garaging and parking of cars
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Widworthy in Devon

Widworthy covers an area of approximately 605.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Neighbourhood safety in Widworthy is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Widworthy includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Reed's Farm Pit SSSI, Wilmington Quarry SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon, Blackdown Hills. 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 Widworthy

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Widworthy. The average decision time was 65 days.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Widworthy slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Widworthy were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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