Barton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barton, Devon.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £251,124 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torbay
- Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
- LSOA: Torbay 008B
Crime Statistics
159 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 71
- anti-social-behaviour: 22
- shoplifting: 22
- criminal-damage-arson: 13
- other-theft: 9
- public-order: 9
- drugs: 4
- other-crime: 4
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- vehicle-crime: 2
- burglary: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barton.
- 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 Barton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Barton.
- - Land Adjacent To 246 Barton Hill Road Torquay TQ2 8LA
Formation of new self build detached dwelling with new access and parking area, landscaping and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - The Cider Barn Daccombe Devon TQ12 4ST
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of building as ancillary annex
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - Coniston 21 Lawn Close Torquay TQ2 8JZ
Retention of garage and alteration to summer house (Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Barton in Devon
Barton is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Barton show an average sale price of £251,124, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Barton area recorded 159 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Barton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Marychurch, Watcombe Park, Barton. 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 Barton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lummaton Quarry SSSI. 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, Barton 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 Barton
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Barton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Barton.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Barton were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.