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House prices in Teignbridge District Council: average £302,368, +0.1% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Teignbridge District Council received?
Teignbridge District Council received 1,501 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.
How long does Teignbridge District Council take to decide applications?
Teignbridge District Council takes an average of 44 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Teignbridge District Council?
Teignbridge District Council approves 84% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Teignbridge District Council?
Submit your representation to Teignbridge District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Teignbridge District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Teignbridge District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Teignbridge District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 607 appeals were lodged against Teignbridge District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 31% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Teignbridge District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Teignbridge District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Teignbridge District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Teignbridge District Council, located in Newton Abbot, serves a diverse area in Devon that includes the towns of Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Dawlish, Bovey Tracey, Kingsteignton, and Teignmouth, alongside various villages and rural landscapes. The district boasts a stunning part of the south Devon coastline, featuring the Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve, while its western regions extend into the Dartmoor National Park. Named after the historic Teignbridge hundred, this council oversees planning applications that impact both urban and natural environments.

The council area encompasses 154 towns and villages, including Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Dawlish, Higher Dunstone, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Teignbridge District Council received 1,501 planning applications. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (232), full planning applications (228), listed building and heritage (158). 52 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

607 planning appeals were lodged against Teignbridge District Council decisions, of which 175 were allowed and 381 were dismissed (31% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Teignbridge District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Teignbridge District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.