DS Smith Paper Ltd Former Mill Hele EX5 4PX
Awaiting decision
26/0210/FUL
Description
Proposed new car park with 77no. car parking spaces which includes 5no. disabled spaces and 4no. EV charging bays; formation of new vehicular and pedestrian access and landscaping works. 8no. cycle spaces and amenities including space for both mobile WCs and mobile refreshment vehicle; current car park to be restored to grassland, new path to connect new car park to pedestrian gate
East Devon
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#92 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
East Devon ranks #124 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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East Devon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #134 of 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #124 of 292
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #124 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #98 of 292
69%
Minor dwellings approved
160 decided (1-9 homes)
73%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
20 decided
1,323
Total decisions
146 refused in 2025