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10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Buckfastleigh · updated daily · Teignbridge District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 10 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Chytane Grange Road, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EHAwaiting decisionReplace hanging tiles on north elevation with fibre cement cladding boardsFull Planning Permission - HouseholderReceived week of 19 Oct 20260345/26
13 Oaklands Park, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0BWAwaiting decisionErection of covered car port and new garage, together with new boundary wallReceived week of 12 Oct 20260325/26
Cleavehurst Duckspond Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0NLAwaiting decisionT6 Lime - Reduce to 7m T13 Ash - FellWorks to Trees in conservation areaReceived week of 12 Oct 202626/0083
16 Hembury Park, Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0ESAwaiting decisionExternal alterations and replacement roof on existing porch/sunroomFull Planning Permission - HouseholderReceived week of 12 Oct 20260326/26
1 Market Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0BAAwaiting decisionRestoration and alteration of Grade II listed buildingListed Building ConsentReceived week of 12 Oct 20260329/26

Planning in Buckfastleigh

Approved: 80%; 33 of 36 decided
Decision time: about 12 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Buckfastleigh in the last 24 months, from Teignbridge District Council's planning register.

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Around Buckfastleigh

Postcode districts

TQ11 37 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Teignbridge District Council

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Application types: Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions

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. 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 £291,713, 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.

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

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/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Buckfastleigh, 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, 54 planning applications were submitted near Buckfastleigh. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), outline applications (7), tree works (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Buckfastleigh?

In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Buckfastleigh. The approval rate is 80%.

How long do planning decisions take near Buckfastleigh?

The average planning decision time near Buckfastleigh is 83 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 Buckfastleigh?

The planning approval rate near Buckfastleigh is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Buckfastleigh?

The most common type of planning application near Buckfastleigh is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Buckfastleigh?

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