Broadsands, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broadsands, Devon.
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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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £268,509 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torbay
- Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
- LSOA: Torbay 014D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broadsands.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broadsands.
- 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 Broadsands based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Broadsands.
- - 21 Broadsands Road Paignton TQ4 6HG
Proposed front extension, replacement of hedge with render panel wall to front elevation and single storey side extension. (Description amended 22.04.26)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Orchard House Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JX
Rebuild and replacement of five bedroom detached house to new design.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 1 Broad Reach Paignton TQ4 6JZ
Formation of a rear dormer extensions, new roof to front gable with ridge to match main roof, single storey flat roof front infill extension, demolition of side porch and replacement with open sided p
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 17 Blue Waters Drive Paignton TQ4 6JE
Alterations and extensions to front and rear to include roof lantern.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - 1 Broad Reach Paignton TQ4 6JZ
Formation of first floor extension to include rooflights, solar panels and log burner flue pipe. Creation of a first floor balcony to the front elevation to include glazed balustrading, ground floor e
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 24 North Rocks Road Paignton TQ4 6LF
Variation of Condition in relation to application P/2019/1249 VC relating to application P/2018/0697: Variation of Condition P1 - Change of design to include larger scale and modified roofline and Rem
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Broadsands in Devon
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.
Property prices in Broadsands show an average sale price of £268,509, 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 Broadsands a particularly low-crime area.
Broadsands has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Galmpton, No data available for publication by HE, Churston Ferrers. 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 Broadsands includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Saltern Cove SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Broadsands
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Broadsands. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 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 Broadsands.
With an average of 94 days, decisions near Broadsands take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Broadsands were full planning applications (9), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Galmpton planning applications
- Goodrington planning applications
- Churston Ferrers planning applications
- Paignton planning applications
- Waddeton planning applications
- St Michaels planning applications
- Torbay planning applications
- Hillhead 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.