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Planning in Widworthy

Only 4 decisions near Widworthy in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Widworthy in the last 24 months, from East Devon District Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 349 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.

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.

Property prices in Widworthy show an average sale price of £262,438, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Widworthy area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Widworthy a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Widworthy has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Widworthy 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Widworthy, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Widworthy.

The most common types were full planning applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Widworthy?
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Widworthy.
What types of planning applications are most common near Widworthy?
The most common type of planning application near Widworthy is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Widworthy?
You can search and track planning applications near Widworthy on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.