Buckfastleigh, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Buckfastleigh, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
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: £267,720 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
18 planning applications found near Buckfastleigh.
- - 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 - - 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 - - 1 Oaklands Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0BL
Access improvements, new gates and gate posts
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2024-09-25
View full details - - 25 Glebelands, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0BJ
Lean-to rear extension and enlargement of existing garage with solar roof panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-04-11
View full details - - Abbotswell House, 10 Crest Hill, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AN
Alterations to kitchen and study
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-03-30
View full details - - Abbotswell House, 10 Crest Hill, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AN
Alterations to kitchen and study
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-03-30
View full details - - Deepway Orchard Holne Road, Buckfastleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ11 0BE
Erection of new dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - 36 Glebelands, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0BJ
Erection of new garage with office space above to replace previous garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2022-03-30
View full details - - 34 Glebelands, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0BJ
Erection of single storey rear extension with access ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2021-10-15
View full details - - 46 Glebelands, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0BJ
Erection of single story side garage extension, including low level decking to connect the rear of the garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2021-04-15
View full details - - 46 Glebelands, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0BJ
Dismantle existing asbestos panel garage and replace with a timber framed and timber clad garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2020-06-17
View full details - - 25 Glebelands, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0BJ
Erection of two-storey affordable dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2020-02-24
View full details - - 20 Glebelands, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0BJ
Demolish existing prefabricated shed and erect a single storey rear extension to house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2019-05-23
View full details - - 125 Oaklands, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0BW
Cladding to south gabled end of bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2018-08-13
View full details - - land at Holne Road, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0BE
Residential development for up to 30 dwellings together with associated highways and drainage infrastructure, open space and landscaping
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2018-07-24
View full details - - Land between 13-24 Glebelands and Land adjacent to 53-56 Glebelands, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0BH
Demolition of garages and erection of 3 dwellings and parking together with additional replacement parking on separate land parcel
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2018-05-08
View full details - - Mayfields, Oaklands Road, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0BL
Erection of conservatory to side of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dartmoor | Date: 2018-02-06
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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 £267,720, 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, 11 planning applications were submitted near Buckfastleigh. Of these, 71% were approved.
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 most common application types near Buckfastleigh were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 45% 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.
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