Wonford, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wonford, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Wonford
Wonford, once a village and ecclesiastical parish in Devon, is now integrated into the City of Exeter. The area is named after the historic St Loye's Chapel, which dates back to the 13th century. Adjacent to the former parish of Heavitree, Wonford is surrounded by Exeter's expanding suburbs, making it a relevant location for those researching planning applications in this evolving urban landscape.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Exeter
- Parliamentary constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East
- LSOA: Exeter 007E
Crime Statistics
298 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 124
- criminal-damage-arson: 32
- public-order: 27
- anti-social-behaviour: 25
- other-theft: 16
- vehicle-crime: 14
- burglary: 13
- other-crime: 13
- shoplifting: 11
- drugs: 8
- bicycle-theft: 7
- possession-of-weapons: 4
- robbery: 3
- theft-from-the-person: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wonford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wonford.
- 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 Wonford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Wonford.
- - 5 Binford Close Exeter EX1 3JZ
Discharge of Condition 5 of Planning Permission Ref. 25/0752/FUL, granted on 18 August 2025, relating to materials
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 18 Avondale Road Exeter EX2 5HE
Replacement of existing rear conservatory and replacement with single-storey rear extension and new front porch with new double-glazed doors and windows to the rear elevation. Existing windows to be r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 10 Broom Close Exeter EX2 5JF
Proposed hip-to-gable roof enlargement with one window in the new gable end at second-floor level, one front roof light and a rear flat-roof dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 77 Sweetbrier Lane Exeter EX1 3AJ
Single-storey rear extension to replace and enlarge existing and soil/vent pipe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 11 Woodstock Road Exeter EX2 5HJ
proposed side extension link with part garage conversion to enlarge the habitable living space of main dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Wonford Inn 17 Wonford Street Exeter EX2 5DL
Change of use from public house (sui generis) to single dwelling (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 3 Vaughan Road Exeter EX1 3DH
Hip-to-gable south roof extension and rear flat roof dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 41 Birchy Barton Hill Exeter EX1 3EX
Variation of Condition 2 of consent reference 25/0057/FUL for the approved elevation drawings to correspond with other drawings to show chimney removal.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 49 Chard Road Exeter EX1 3AY
Loft conversion with change from hipped to gable end roof and addition of a rear flat roof dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Chichester House Coates Road Exeter EX2 5RP
G1 - Norway Maple. Remove small dead stems behind parking area; remove two small dead stems left hand side of store; remove two stems directly behind store, to prevent physical damage to structure. Re
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 1 Madison Avenue Exeter EX1 3AH
Alterations to the roof to form a half-hipped roof and proposed rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 105 Chard Road Exeter EX1 3AS
Discharge of conditions 3 (Landscaping), 6 (Construction Method Statement), 10 (Ecology Survey (for outbuilding demolition) and 11 (Energy Statement for SAP improvement) of planning application 22/016
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 111 Fore Street Heavitree EX1 3BR
Rear, flat roof, dormer with soil/vent pipe and solar panels on the front elevation and rear extension east roof elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-07-19
View full details - - 105 Chard Road Exeter EX1 3AS
Change to the internal layout to allow enlarged commercial unit (amendment of consent 22/0163/FUL)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-07-12
View full details - - 18 Chard Road Exeter EX1 3AX
Single storey rear extension 5.6m depth x 3.90 m height x 2.0 m eaves height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 10 Vaughan Road Exeter EX1 3DH
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-12-14
View full details - - 15 St Loyes Road Exeter EX2 5HL
Replacement of existing conservatory with single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 183 Sweetbrier Lane Exeter EX1 3DG
The proposal, a single storey rear extension, provides a new kitchen/dining area for the property. The area occupied by the previous kitchen has been redesigned to provide a new utility and shower roo
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - 85 Fore Street Heavitree EX1 2RN
To reduce ix silver birch by 1.5 meter and 3x Poplar trees and cut back shrubs overhanging the wall into the property next door. Trees over shadowing neighbours? property and blocking natural light al
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2024-01-27
View full details - - The Annexe 3A St Loyes Road Exeter EX2 5HA
Yew T1 - Reduce the crown height by approximately 0.5m and reduce the sides of crown by approximately 1m with a maximum cut diameter of 50mm to provide sufficient distance to building, parking, entran
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Exeter | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Wonford in Devon
Wonford, once a village and ecclesiastical parish in Devon, is now integrated into the City of Exeter. The area is named after the historic St Loye's Chapel, which dates back to the 13th century. Adjacent to the former parish of Heavitree, Wonford is surrounded by Exeter's expanding suburbs, making it a relevant location for those researching planning applications in this evolving urban landscape.
The Wonford area recorded 298 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Wonford 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, Wonford 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 Wonford
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Wonford. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wonford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wonford were outline applications (20), full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (9).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 17 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.