How long do planning decisions take near Coffinswell?

The average planning decision time near Coffinswell is 68 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 Coffinswell?

The planning approval rate near Coffinswell is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Coffinswell?

The most common type of planning application near Coffinswell is listed building consent applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Coffinswell?

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Coffinswell, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coffinswell, Devon.

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Planning applications in Coffinswell are administered by Teignbridge District Council. View the full Teignbridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Coffinswell

Coffinswell is a quaint village located in South Devon, England, conveniently situated just off the A380, which connects Newton Abbot to Torquay. It falls under the jurisdiction of Teignbridge District Council, making it an important area for those interested in local planning applications and developments.

Population: 237 (2021)

District: Teignbridge

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Area Information

Admin district: Teignbridge
Parliamentary constituency: Newton Abbot
LSOA: Teignbridge 014B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Coffinswell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Coffinswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Coffinswell.

- Normans Daccombe Devon TQ12 4ST
Variation of Condition 5 on Planning Permission 18/01844/FUL (Replacement dwelling, detached garage and garden room) relating to landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-25
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- Solar Panel Farm West Of Littleacres Coffinswell Devon TQ12 4SE
Non-material amendment (amend conditions 2 (approved plans/documents) & 5 (final site layout) to regularise the application to the latest construction plan) to planning permission 22/01533/MAJ - Const
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-10
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- The Old Parsonage Road From Westcombe Park To Princess Cottages Coffinswell Devon TQ12 4SN
Removal of deadwood and hanging branches throughout the canopy of the tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-09-07
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- Court Barton Coffinswell TQ12 4SS
Discharge of conditions 3 (archaeology), 20 (barn repair) & 26 (external finishes) on planning permission 22/01533/MAJ for construction of solar photovoltaic farm including access, fencing, CCTV, inte
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-06-24
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A brief summary of Coffinswell in Devon

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Coffinswell a particularly low-crime area.

Coffinswell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Coffinswell. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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Planning Activity in Coffinswell

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Coffinswell. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Coffinswell.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Coffinswell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Coffinswell were listed building and heritage (5), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was 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.

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