Brixham, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brixham, Devon.
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About Brixham
Brixham is a vibrant coastal town and civil parish located in the borough of Torbay, Devon, in south-west England. With a population of 16,825 as of the 2021 census, Brixham is one of the key urban centers in the area, alongside Paignton and Torquay, making it a focal point for local planning applications and developments.
Population: 16,831 (2021)
District: Torbay
Website: http://www.torbay.gov.uk/brixhamtowncouncil
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torbay
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: Torbay 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brixham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brixham.
- 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 Brixham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Brixham.
- - Burton Villa Burton Villa Close Brixham TQ5 9JB
T1 - Willow - remove - necessary as the tree is growing close to house and power lines
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 39 Burton Street Brixham TQ5 9JA
Removal of T1 eucalyptus - cutting to main lowest fork. Tree is an old pollard and is showing signs of decay at the base.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 4 Greenover Road Brixham TQ5 9LY
Two storey hipped roof extension to rear (SW), Single storey monopitch roof extension to side (NW), Single storey hipped rear extension (SW), monopitched porch to front (NE), detached single garage to
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 12 Bolton Street Brixham TQ5 9DE
Change of use from Barber shop (Class E) to Sui Generis.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 54 Burton Street Brixham TQ5 9JA
Replacement of windows, doors & conservatory; including repairs to roof and slate cladding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 1 Upton House Sharkham Court St Marys Hill Brixham TQ5 9GT
Upton House car park - x5 Lime - Repollard alternatively cyclical works - 3 trees (This year) followed by (2 trees) a year later.(SV02) - On the sketch PlanT1 - St Marys Drive - Scotts Pine - Fell - D
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - St Marys Park Bowling Club Vicarage Road Brixham TQ5 9RE
Temporary placement of 20ft standard storage container, existing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - Street Record Wishings Road Footway Link Brixham
Fell TO12 Ash , TO15 Elm and T1 Ash at Wishings Field Please see TRA report
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Brixham Rugby Football Club Astley Park Rea Barn Road Brixham TQ5 9ED
Operation of temporary holiday site.
Status: Conditions | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 23 & 23A Bolton Street Brixham TQ5 9BZ
Redevelopment of ground floor retail storage unit first and second floor maisonette above to form two new dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - Parkham Wood House Parkham Road Brixham TQ5 9BU
Resurfacing of driveway, widening of the passing space for vehicles at top of the drive by repositioning curb/low wall of adjacent planting bed. Installation of Aco channel at bottom of drive. Install
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - Fire Station Bolton Street Brixham TQ5 9DJ
Mixed species broadleaf - Prune all branches fouling drill tower to achieve a 2m clearance
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Brixham in Devon
Brixham is a vibrant coastal town and civil parish located in the borough of Torbay, Devon, in south-west England. With a population of 16,825 as of the 2021 census, Brixham is one of the key urban centers in the area, alongside Paignton and Torquay, making it a focal point for local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 16,831 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Torbay district.
Property prices in Brixham show an average sale price of £321,750, 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 Brixham a particularly low-crime area.
Brixham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Brixham Town, No data available for publication by HE, Higher Brixham. 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 Brixham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Berry Head to Sharkham Point SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Hams, Lyme Bay and Torbay. 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, Brixham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.torbay.gov.uk/brixhamtowncouncil. 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 Brixham
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Brixham. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Brixham.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Brixham were full planning applications (11), tree works (11), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Higher Brixham planning applications
- Churston Ferrers planning applications
- Hillhead planning applications
- Galmpton planning applications
- Kingston planning applications
- Broadsands planning applications
- Paignton planning applications
- Goodrington planning applications
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.