Chelston, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chelston, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chelston are administered by Torbay Council. View the full Torbay Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chelston
Chelston, located in Lusaka, Zambia, was once an independent town before its annexation into the larger city in the 1960s. This neighborhood is now an integral part of Lusaka, contributing to the urban landscape and development of the capital. When researching planning applications in the area, understanding Chelston's historical context can provide valuable insights into its growth and integration within the city.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torbay
- Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
- LSOA: Torbay 019A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chelston.
- 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 Chelston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Chelston.
- - 12 Court Road Torquay TQ2 6SE
Extend rear balcony to allow side access, replace flag door to window, remove external rear stairs from garden to side entrance, change rear pitch roof dormers to a single flat roof dormer with brown
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 49 Drake Avenue Torquay TQ2 6JL
T1 1 Veteran Oak (Quercus robur) The proposed works relate to the careful management of a mature Veteran Oak in order to maintain the tree in a safe condition while retaining its long-term amenity and
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Armada Park Nutbush Lane Chelston Torquay TQ2 6LD
Removal of existing pole & cabinet. Installation of 20m pole, headframe, 6 x antennas, 18 x ERS modules, 1 x 300mm dish. Refresh of 2 x cabinets and installation of 1 x GPS module.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 25 Nut Bush Lane Torquay TQ2 6SA
Removal of side conservatory and replace with two-storey side extension & formation of ground floor rear balcony and terrace
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Dingwood Huxtable Hill Torquay TQ2 6RN
Formation of single storey rear flat roof extension at ground floor and a first floor hipped extension to include composite cladding to 1st floor, single-storey garage to side & storm porch extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - The Haywain 47 Sherwell Valley Road Torquay TQ2 6EL
Erection of new signage and lighting to include a set of individual letters, panels, hoardings, a double-sided pictorial, amenity boards and posters. New lights to include two trough lights, two LED f
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Etobicoke Nut Bush Lane Torquay TQ2 6LD
Flat roof front extension. Raised decking to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 37 Raleigh Avenue Torquay TQ2 6DL
Formation of single story rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-12-12
View full details - - Our Lady Of The Angels Catholic Primary School Queensway Torquay TQ2 6DB
T001 - Common Ash - Reduce over-extended westerly limb by min. 45m, to suitable growth points. Reduce east-facing limb with Inonotus hispidus fungal fruiting body by min. 5m and to suitable growth poi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-09-17
View full details - - 101 Highland Road Torquay TQ2 6NJ
Demolition of garage and construction of single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - Swallows Hatch 24 Loxbury Road Torquay TQ2 6RS
Formation of front porch to the side and single storey extension to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 13 Shakespeare Close Torquay TQ2 6DA
Formation of detached garage to front. (Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2022-09-27
View full details - - 96 Queensway Torquay TQ2 6BY
Construction of new dwelling adjacent to no 96 Queensway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2022-07-05
View full details - - 141 Queensway Torquay TQ2 6BZ
Formation of raised decking to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2021-08-16
View full details - - 101 Queensway Torquay Devon TQ2 6BU
Extension To Enlarge Lounge
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2007-07-16
View full details - - Curtilage Of 105 Queensway Torquay Devon TQ2 6BU
Dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2007-02-02
View full details - - 1 Ben Jonson Close Torquay Devon TQ2 6BT
2 Storey Extension To Provide Dependant Relative Accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2005-07-19
View full details - - 15 Ben Jonson Close Torquay Devon TQ2 6BT
Extension At Front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2004-12-15
View full details - - 25 Raleigh Avenue Torquay Devon TQ2 6DL
Erection Of Single Storey Extension At Side To Provide Additional Bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2004-10-21
View full details - - 15 Shakespeare Close Torquay Devon TQ2 6DA
Erection Of Combined Summer House And Shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2004-05-13
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A brief summary of Chelston in Devon
Chelston, located in Lusaka, Zambia, was once an independent town before its annexation into the larger city in the 1960s. This neighborhood is now an integral part of Lusaka, contributing to the urban landscape and development of the capital. When researching planning applications in the area, understanding Chelston's historical context can provide valuable insights into its growth and integration within the city.
Property prices in Chelston show an average sale price of £270,850, 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 Chelston a particularly low-crime area.
Chelston has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Torre, Chelston, Belgravia, Cockington. 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 Chelston includes 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, Chelston 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 Chelston
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Chelston. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chelston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chelston were tree works (31), full planning applications (16), telecoms (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 42 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 18 applications
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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