Cockington, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cockington, Devon.
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Planning applications in Cockington are administered by Torbay Council. View the full Torbay Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cockington
Cockington is a picturesque village located near Torquay in the Torbay district of Devon, England. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 8,366, and is known for its charming historic cottages. Situated approximately two miles from Torquay's centre, Cockington offers a blend of rural tranquility and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
Population: 10,636
District: Torbay
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Area Information
- Admin district: Torbay
- Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
- LSOA: Torbay 003G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cockington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cockington.
- 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 Cockington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Cockington.
- - 19 Stoneleigh Drive Torquay TQ2 6TR
T1 - Oak: Fell to near ground level. Reasoning: The oak has previously been heavily topped, resulting in a reduced canopy consisting of mainly epicormic growth. The tree is in decline, with an estimat
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Weavers Cottage Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6XA
Replacement of failing single glazed C20/C21 windows with timber, heritage double glazed casement windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Shires Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6XA
Installation of 9m pole and associated apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Lower Lodge Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6XA
Installation of 9m pole and associated apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Drum Inn Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6XA
Installation of fixed line broadband apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Hellinghay House Seaway Lane Torquay TQ2 6PW
Beech tree: To the rear of Hellinghay House behind garage and store. Any pruning to achieve crown reduction will be carried out as specified by BS3998 and will be as follows: 1). Reduce the tree from
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 7 Loxbury Road Torquay TQ2 6RS
T6 Cypress - Fell close to ground level T7 Cypress - Fell close to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Lanscombe Lodge Cottage Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6XA
T001 - Horse Chestnut - Prominent specimen with high amenity value; crown raised and reduced with large diameter pruning wounds of varying age; old pruning/tear out wounds x2 at SE and W, 3-5m with pe
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Constanta 2 Broadstone Park Road Torquay TQ2 6TY
Formation of detached garage and bin/bike store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 19 Lady Park Road Torquay TQ2 6UA
Formation of single storey extension to rear (north-east) elevation with creation of terrace space over
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Cockington Way Rawlyn Road Torquay TQ2 6PL
1 - Leylandii Tree - Remove to stump Reasons: a) Obliterates Sun from 1200 to evening to the rear gardens of 22, 24 & 26 Vicarage Road, TQ2 6HX (to the north of the tree). b) Drops excessive pines ont
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Ridgefield Vicarage Hill Torquay TQ2 6XA
5 Day Notice - To fell 2 Norway Maples with severe basal decay and 1 Ash with severe Ash Dieback. Replacement for the 2 maples to be agreed with Torbay Council.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Weavers Cottage Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6XA
Alterations and improvements to include replacement of uPVC rainwater goods with metal powder coated equivalents, alteration of kitchen ceiling and retention of permeable bound gravel surfacing, timbe
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Lower Lodge Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6XA
Repairs to gable end wall, to include removing cement pointing in sandstone wall, carry out pinning to the window head of the ground floor window, and pinning to the windowsill of the first-floor wind
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 24 Vicarage Road Torquay TQ2 6HX
Installation of threshold drain along front of existing driveway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 74 Broadley Drive Torquay TQ2 6UF
Single storey front extension, garage to be converted to a bedroom. Amendments to an existing parking driveway, a new parking space and highway access. Cladding to dwelling and extension with PIR ther
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - Chelston View Rawlyn Road Torquay TQ2 6PL
x1 Mature Lawson Cypress - Crown lift secondary & tertiary branch growth only up to approximately x4.0 metres from ground level to achieve the desired vertical clearance above the adjacent garage roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - Lanscombe House Hotel Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6XA
Gates to NE boundary, alteration of gate piers, replacement sheds, garden machinery store, landscaping, dividing garden wall, re-rendering, 2 replacement windows to NE elevation (Retrospective). Repla
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - Almshouses Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6XB
Repair and replacement of windows and doors, installation of Secondary Glazing and retrospective listed building consent to retain satellite dishes and remove unauthorised television aerials.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - Cafe Cockington Court Cockington Lane Torquay TQ2 6XA
T001. Popular. Reduce northern primary by approx. 5m to suitable growth points T009. Lime reduce to a height of approx 15m. Remove lowest limb overhanging Beer garden back to main stem. T005. Sitca Sp
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Cockington in Devon
Cockington is a picturesque village located near Torquay in the Torbay district of Devon, England. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 8,366, and is known for its charming historic cottages. Situated approximately two miles from Torquay's centre, Cockington offers a blend of rural tranquility and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,636. It sits within the Torbay district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cockington a particularly low-crime area.
Cockington has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Torre, Shorton, 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 Cockington 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, Cockington 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 Cockington
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Cockington. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Cockington.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cockington were tree works (17), full planning applications (14), telecoms (4). 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 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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: 24 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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