How long do planning decisions take near Ashburton?

The average planning decision time near Ashburton is 4 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 Ashburton?

The planning approval rate near Ashburton is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ashburton?

The most common type of planning application near Ashburton is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ashburton?

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Ashburton, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ashburton, Devon.

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About Ashburton

Ashburton is a picturesque town located on the southern edge of Dartmoor in Devon, England, conveniently situated near the A38. It lies approximately 20 miles northeast of Plymouth and 17 miles southwest of Exeter, making it an attractive area for planning applications due to its accessibility and natural surroundings.

Population: 4,114 (2021)

District: Teignbridge

Website: http://www.ashburton.org/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £330,424 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Teignbridge
Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
LSOA: Teignbridge 004B

Crime Statistics

15 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 12
other-crime: 2
other-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ashburton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashburton.

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 Ashburton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Ashburton.

- 66 East Street, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7AX
T1 - Box Elder Crown reduce by a maximum of 1.5 metres to suitable growth points and shape accordingly T2 - Birch Crown reduce by 2 metres, crown lift to 3 metres above ground level T3 - Bay (neighbou
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 16 Westabrook, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7QS
Change of use of ancillary accommodation to new affordable dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-05-27
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A brief summary of Ashburton in Devon

Property prices in Ashburton show an average sale price of £330,424, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 15 crimes reported in the Ashburton area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized Towns.

Ashburton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Ashburton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Ashburton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashburton Road Cuttings SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. 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, Ashburton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ashburton.org/. 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 Ashburton

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Ashburton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 4 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ashburton.

The average decision time of 4 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ashburton were tree works (5), full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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