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Planning for development in or around the East Devon AONBThe landscape, beauty and features of the East Devon AONB are protected in planning, and all public bodies and statutory undertakers must have regard to the area's AONB status, including the effect it will have on the wildlife and fauna as well as the landscape before coming to a decision on the planning application.
The East Devon AONB advises local planning authorities about the effect an application will have on the AONB, but unlike National Park Authorities, they do not prepare statutory planning documents or determine the outcome of planning applications. Instead they rely on the district and county councils to follow their own individual AONB planning policies in order to protect the area's natural beauty from 'harm'. The East Devon AONB are consulted on a variety of planning applications that are likely to have a significant impact on the AONB landscape and features. However, they do not tend to comment on applications which have a limited impact, residential extensions for example. |
If you have any queries or questions about how the AONB status may affect development proposals or planning applications, the AONB partnership are obliged to advise you to contact one of the Local Planning Authorities for direct advice...
Needless to say, if you are unsure about how your proposal may be affected, we would encourage you to take advice from a local, independent planning expert before approaching the council...
East Devon AONB
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
East Devon has been protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) since 1963.
East Devon AONB covers over 100 square miles of the East Devon countryside, including eighteen miles of Heritage coastline and boarders the coastal towns of Exmouth, Seaton and Sidmouth. This AONB area is known for its diverse flora, consisting of over 730 different species, and numerous footpaths on the beautiful cliffs along coastline making it an attractive tourist destination.
This special place is also home to wildlife and people, with valuable habitats existing alongside living, working communities. Unique geology creates an exceptional environment where rare plant, insect, bird and mammal species can flourish.
East Devon AONB covers over 100 square miles of the East Devon countryside, including eighteen miles of Heritage coastline and boarders the coastal towns of Exmouth, Seaton and Sidmouth. This AONB area is known for its diverse flora, consisting of over 730 different species, and numerous footpaths on the beautiful cliffs along coastline making it an attractive tourist destination.
This special place is also home to wildlife and people, with valuable habitats existing alongside living, working communities. Unique geology creates an exceptional environment where rare plant, insect, bird and mammal species can flourish.
East Devon AONB
Local Planning Authority Contacts;
East Devon District CouncilKnowle
Sidmouth Devon EX10 8HL 01395 516551 |
Devon County CouncilEnvironment Directorate,
Lucombe House, County Hall, Exeter, EX2 4QW 0345 155 1015 |
Useful Linkswww.eastdevonaonb.org.uk
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