Woodbridge, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodbridge, Devon.
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About Woodbridge
Woodbridge is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Farway in East Devon, England. Positioned south-south-east of Honiton, it is identified by the OS grid reference SY1895, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications in this part of Devon.
District: Farway
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £395,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
- LSOA: East Devon 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodbridge.
- 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 Woodbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Woodbridge.
- - Netherton Barton Farway Colyton EX24 6EB
Five day notice: Removal of blighted Sycamore Exception to 77/0002/TP, Replacement planting: x2 Oak within property curtilage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Land At Widcombe Barton Farway
Retrospective application for an earth lined slurry lagoon with perimeter fencing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Thorndene Farway Colyton EX24 6DG
Roofing over livestock yard phase 2
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-10-23
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A brief summary of Woodbridge in Devon
Woodbridge is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Farway in East Devon, England. Positioned south-south-east of Honiton, it is identified by the OS grid reference SY1895, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications in this part of Devon. It sits within the Farway district.
Property prices in Woodbridge show an average sale price of £395,750, 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 Woodbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woodbridge includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Woodbridge. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 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 Woodbridge.
The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woodbridge were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.