Buckfastleigh, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Buckfastleigh, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
Planning applications in Buckfastleigh are administered by Teignbridge District Council. View the full Teignbridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Buckfastleigh
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.
Population: 3,571 (2021)
District: Teignbridge
Website: http://www.buckfastleigh.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £288,319 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Teignbridge 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Buckfastleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Buckfastleigh.
- 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 Buckfastleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
117 planning applications found near Buckfastleigh.
- - 1 Glebelands, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0BH
T1 Ash - Raise lower canopy to give 4 metres clearance from ground level and remove dead branches currently causing hazard to neighbours properties and to my property
Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 13 Oaklands Park, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0BW
LOFT CONVERSION AND GARAGE CONVERSION TO GREEN HOUSE
Type: Outline | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 5 Orchard Terrace, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AH
T1 Rowan - Fell and remove roots T2 Conifer - Fell and remove roots T3 Sycamore - Fell and remove roots T4 Sycamore - Fell and remove roots
Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Flat 2, Golden Lion Court Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AB
Repair and alteration to windows at first floor, including the introduction of draughtproofing and secondary glazing
Type: Heritage | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Flat 3, Golden Lion Court Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AB
Repair and alteration to windows at first floor, including the introduction of draughtproofing and secondary glazing
Type: Heritage | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Flat 2, Golden Lion Court Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AB
Repair and renovation of box-sash windows
Type: Heritage | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Flat 3, Golden Lion Court Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AB
Repair and renovate box-sash windows including one replacement to rear with openable window and balcony and alterations to stairwell
Type: Heritage | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 14 Oaklands Park, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0BW
Single storey extension and alterations, including rear dormer, with increased ridge height
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - The Co-operative Food, 33 Chapel Street, Lower Town, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0AB
New signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 2 New Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AJ
Remodel and extend existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - Land West Of Barn Park Buckfastleigh Devon
Erection of 28 dwellings (7 affordable and 21 open market), estate road, 50 parking spaces and garden areas
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - THE COPPER BEECHES, 16 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD
Reserved Matters submission in respect of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for plot 1 following outline consent 0510/22 for the construction of two local-need custom and self-build dw
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - THE COPPER BEECHES, 16 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD
Reserved Matters submission in respect of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for plot 2 following outline consent 0510/22 for the construction of two local-need custom and self-build dw
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - HOSKINGS COURT Strode Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0PF
T1 - Ornamental Plum - Remove & grind stump and hedge roots
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - Devonia Sheepskins & Tannery Ltd, TOWN MILL BUILDING Mardle Way, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AG
Partial demolition of warehouse building and replacement extension to form additional light industrial floor area including the renovation of existing stone warehouse building
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Devonia Sheepskins & Tannery Ltd, Town Mill Building Mardle Way, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AG
Partial demolition of warehouse building and replacement extension to form additional light industrial floor area including the renovation of existing stone warehouse building
Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - The Co-operative Food, 33 Chapel Street, Lower Town, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0AB
Digital display screen inside store
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-04-09
View full details - - 4, PIONEER TERRACE Jordan Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AY
Single story infill extension to replace existing shed with utility/shower room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-02-13
View full details - - 4, PIONEER TERRACE Jordan Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AY
Single story infill extension to replace existing shed
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - 12 Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DA
T1, Silver Birch: Crown thin by 15% - 20%. Crown reduction works to reduce crown of the tree by less than 1m (Top of crown to be left unaltered).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-10-08
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A brief summary of Buckfastleigh in Devon
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 £288,319, 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 Buckfastleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Buckfastleigh has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Buckfastleigh. 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 Buckfastleigh includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hembury Woods SSSI, Potter's Wood SSSI, Buckfastleigh Caves SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Hams, South Dartmoor Woods; 1 National Parks: DARTMOOR. 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, Buckfastleigh planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.buckfastleigh.gov.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 Buckfastleigh
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Buckfastleigh. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Buckfastleigh.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Buckfastleigh were full planning applications (20), tree works (14), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
14 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 13 were dismissed (7% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
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