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Buckfastleigh, Devon Planning Applications

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Planning data sourced from Devon council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Buckfastleigh - Planning Applications & Local Development

Buckfastleigh is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in the Teignbridge district of Devon, England, adjacent to the Dartmoor National Park and the Devon Expressway (A38). With a population of 3,661, it serves as a hub for tourism, featuring attractions such as Buckfast Abbey, the South Devon Railway, and the Buckfastleigh Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary. Its unique name, one of the longest in England without repeated letters, adds to its charm for potential developers and planners in the area. The town has a population of approximately 3,571 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Teignbridge district.

Property prices in Buckfastleigh show an average sale price of £289,659, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Buckfastleigh area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

There were 19 crimes reported in the Buckfastleigh area during the most recent period (June 2026), a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized towns.

The area around Buckfastleigh has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Buckfastleigh 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.buckfastleigh.gov.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Buckfastleigh, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.