Bishopsteignton, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishopsteignton, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Bishopsteignton
Bishopsteignton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in South Devon, nestled between Newton Abbot and Teignmouth, near the Teign Estuary. The village, set on a steep hill, features essential amenities including a post office, pharmacy, and a small family-run shop, alongside a village school catering to approximately 180 pupils. As of the 2011 census, the electoral ward had a population of 2,570, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Population: 2,636 (2021)
District: Teignbridge
Website: http://www.bishopsteignton.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £298,072 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Newton Abbot
- LSOA: Teignbridge 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishopsteignton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishopsteignton.
- 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 Bishopsteignton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Bishopsteignton.
- - Little Lodge Forder Lane Bishopsteignton Devon TQ14 9RZ
Single storey rear extension and porch/canopy to side and widening vehicle entrance including installing gates in new position
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - The Gnoll Smith Hill Bishopsteignton Devon TQ14 9QT
T1: Beech: Crown reduce the height and lateral spread by approximately 2.5 - 3 metres, pruning branch tips back to suitable secondary growth points to retain a natural crown outline. Works to achieve
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Huntly Forder Lane Bishopsteignton Devon TQ14 9SL
G001 - Remove seven stems to ground level, T001 - crown reduction of 1-2 metres laterally and up to 2 metres in height, T023 - Remove all significant deadwood, T0024 - crown reduction of approx 1 metr
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 59 Cockhaven Road Bishopsteignton TQ14 9RQ
Discharge of condition 3 (external materials) on planning application 24/01678/VAR - Variation of conditions 2, 3 & 5 on planning permission 21/01472/FUL (Erection of a detached dwelling and garage) t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Waterfield House Newton Road Bishopsteignton Devon TQ14 9PP
T1- Conifer- Fell the tree with lowering and rigging techniques
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Meadowcroft 14 Littlefield Bishopsteignton Devon TQ14 9SG
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use for permeable paving to part of front garden accessed off existing drive
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Bramber House Forder Lane Bishopsteignton Devon TQ14 9RZ
Erection of single wooden garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 32 Teign View Road Bishopsteignton Devon TQ14 9SZ
T2: Maple: Reduce any secondary branches only to give clearance to Fibre and Power cables running through canopy. Reduce Western side over extended primary limb back in line with crown. Reduce remaini
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Holm View Teign Close Bishopsteignton Devon TQ14 9SB
Single storey rear extension, raising main roof to provide attic conversion with front and rear dormers, enlarged garage and new driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Chao Nan Forder Lane Bishopsteignton Devon TQ14 9SL
Replace an existing outbuilding with a spa facility incorporating a sauna, changing area, plant room and associated landscaping enhancements
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 35 Great Furlong Bishopsteignton Devon TQ14 9TU
First floor balcony to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Metro Motors Newton Road Bishopsteignton TQ14 9RL
Discharge of conditions 3 (CMP), 5 (materials), 8 (lighting), 10 (ecology) & 13 (EV charging points) on planning permission 24/00725/VAR (variation of condition of planning permission 21/02218/FUL) fo
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 1 Mitre Close Bishopsteignton TQ14 9RY
Monterey Cyprus - Crown reduction by 3 meters and removal of broken branch and dead wood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Bishopsteignton in Devon
Bishopsteignton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in South Devon, nestled between Newton Abbot and Teignmouth, near the Teign Estuary. The village, set on a steep hill, features essential amenities including a post office, pharmacy, and a small family-run shop, alongside a village school catering to approximately 180 pupils. As of the 2011 census, the electoral ward had a population of 2,570, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,636 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Teignbridge district.
Property prices in Bishopsteignton show an average sale price of £298,072, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bishopsteignton a particularly low-crime area.
Bishopsteignton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishopsteignton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bishopsteignton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bishopsteignton.org.uk/. 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 Bishopsteignton
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Bishopsteignton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bishopsteignton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bishopsteignton were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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