Skip to content

Planning in Broadsands

Approved
73%
19 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Broadsands in the last 24 months, from Torbay Council's planning register.

Decided by Torbay CouncilCouncil page

Around Broadsands

Postcode districts

TQ4 128 applications in the last 12 monthsTQ5 132 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Torbay Council

For home projects and trades

About Broadsands

Broadsands is a picturesque beach located along the Torbay coast in South Devon, England. Adjacent to the beach is a residential area situated inland, part of Churston Ferrers, nestled between the towns of Paignton and Brixham. This combination of coastal and residential zones makes Broadsands an attractive location for planning applications related to both leisure and housing developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Broadsands a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Broadsands has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Broadsands 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Broadsands, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Broadsands. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Broadsands?
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Broadsands. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Broadsands?
The average planning decision time near Broadsands is 77 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 Broadsands?
The planning approval rate near Broadsands is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Broadsands?
The most common type of planning application near Broadsands is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Broadsands?
You can search and track planning applications near Broadsands on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.