How long do planning decisions take near Churscombe?

The average planning decision time near Churscombe is 50 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 Churscombe?

The planning approval rate near Churscombe is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Churscombe?

The most common type of planning application near Churscombe is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Churscombe?

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Churscombe, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Churscombe, Devon.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £268,509 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Torbay
Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
LSOA: Torbay 013C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Churscombe.

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 Churscombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Churscombe.

- 5 Longmead Walk Paignton TQ3 1AT
Construction of two storey extension to east (front) elevation of property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-26
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- 28 Green Park Road Paignton TQ3 1AJ
Conversion of dwelling into 2no. flats and associated works including changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-18
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- 51 Longmead Road Paignton TQ3 1AX
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Status: Permitted | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 51 Longmead Road Paignton TQ3 1AX
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Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-03
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- Little Haven (previously known as Sora) Vicarage Road Marldon TQ3 1NN
Householder application for internal alterations, window replacement, hip to gable loft conversion with balcony & separate single garage with room above the garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-02
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- 51 Longmead Road Paignton TQ3 1AX
2 x sycamore to rear to be pollarded 7 meters from base. Pollarding every 6 years (if work permitted)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-07-14
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A brief summary of Churscombe in Devon

Churscombe is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Churscombe show an average sale price of £268,509, 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 Churscombe a particularly low-crime area.

Churscombe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Paignton, No data available for publication by HE, Shorton. 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 Churscombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Occombe SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Churscombe

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Churscombe. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Churscombe.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Churscombe were full planning applications (12), tree works (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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