How long do planning decisions take near Wilmington?

The average planning decision time near Wilmington 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 Wilmington?

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

How can I track planning applications near Wilmington?

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Wilmington, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wilmington, Devon.

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About Wilmington

Wilmington is a charming village located in East Devon, nestled between Axminster and Honiton along the A35 road. Its strategic position makes it a significant point of interest for planning applications, offering opportunities for development in a picturesque rural setting.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £291,415 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
LSOA: East Devon 002A

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 Wilmington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wilmington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Wilmington.

- 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 Wilmington in Devon

Property prices in Wilmington show an average sale price of £291,415, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wilmington 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 Wilmington

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

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

The most common application types near Wilmington 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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