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Planning in Woodbury

Approved
89%
24 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Woodbury

Woodbury is a charming village and civil parish located in East Devon, approximately 7 miles southeast of Exeter. With a population of 1,605 in the village and 3,466 in the parish as of the 2011 Census, it is situated on the east bank of the Exe Estuary. The area is bordered by various parishes and forms part of the electoral ward of Woodbury and Lympstone, which had a combined population of 5,260 at the same census, making it a key location for planning applications in this developing region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,886 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Devon district.

Woodbury covers an area of approximately 2642.0 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 Woodbury show an average sale price of £342,345, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Woodbury has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodbury 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 Woodbury, 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, 53 planning applications were submitted near Woodbury. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (6), tree works (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodbury?
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Woodbury. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woodbury?
The average planning decision time near Woodbury is 49 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Woodbury?
The planning approval rate near Woodbury is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodbury?
The most common type of planning application near Woodbury is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Woodbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.