Woodbury, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodbury, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
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.
Population: 3,886 (2021) · Area: 2642.0 km²
District: East Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £360,654 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Devon
- Parliamentary constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East
- LSOA: East Devon 021B
Crime Statistics
11 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 6
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodbury.
- 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 Woodbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Woodbury.
- - Woodbury C Of E Primary School Castle Lane Woodbury Exeter EX5 1EA
Replacement of existing playground fence to include additional sections to complete secure perimeter
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Woodbury C Of E Primary School Castle Lane Woodbury Exeter EX5 1EA
Replacement of existing playground fence together with additional sections and gates to complete security to playground.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Long Summers Town Lane Woodbury Exeter EX5 1NE
T1, Monterey Cypress: reduce southern and western aspects by up to 1.5m, reduce remaining canopy by 50cm to tidy and contain; crown lift to 5m above ground level, no major limb removal.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - The Church And Vestry Room Parsonage Way Woodbury
Removal of old rendering using hand tools and re rendering of cob walls at the front and side elevations of building, using hand tools. No work to the rear elevation as it is not cob.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 46 Fulford Way Woodbury Devon EX5 1PD
Discharge of conditions for 25/0696/FUL : Condition 4 (arboricultural method statement and tree protection)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 7 Long Meadow Woodbury Devon EX5 1JA
Minor amendment to 22/0991/FUL to allow for the installation of a roof light within the flat roof of the single storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 2 Chowns Cottages Parsonage Way Woodbury Exeter EX5 1HY
T3, Himalayan Birch : Reduce height by 3m and prune laterals to shape accordingly.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 30 Summerfield Woodbury EX5 1JF
Discharge of condition for 24/2058/FUL: Condition 5 (Cladding)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 23 Long Park Woodbury Devon EX5 1JB
Repair and Maintenance of Existing Roof to include new Roof lights and Removal of Chimney, Fenestration alterations, External Render, Alter front garden to include Decking, Alter Existing External Ste
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 4 Long Park Woodbury Devon EX5 1JB
Permeable brick pavior paving to front garden
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - The Priory Greenway Woodbury Exeter EX5 1LP
Discharge of Condition for 23/1482/LBC: Condition 5 (joinery)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - Winson Cottage Cottles Lane Woodbury EX5 1EE
Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of new Annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 20 Webbers Meadow Woodbury Exeter EX5 1FH
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Devon | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 1 Drakes Cottages Woodbury Devon EX5 1NA
T1: Silver Birch: 1 - lift the crown , laterally and vertically on the south side to provide 3m lateral and vertical clearance from the property; 2 - lift the crown over the car parking area by at lea
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: East Devon | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Woodbury in Devon
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 £360,654, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 11 crimes reported in the Woodbury area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Woodbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Woodbury. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woodbury includes 2 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Woodbury
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Woodbury. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Woodbury.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Woodbury were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
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