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Planning in Collaton St Mary

Approved
87%
13 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Collaton St Mary in the last 24 months, from Torbay Council's planning register.

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Around Collaton St Mary

Postcode districts

TQ3 153 applications in the last 12 monthsTQ4 128 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Torbay Council

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About Collaton St Mary

Collaton St Mary is a village and parish located approximately 2 miles west of Paignton in Devon, England. The community is divided by the A385 road, which connects Paignton to Totnes. Currently, the parish falls under the jurisdiction of the Torbay unitary authority, making it an important area for those researching planning applications in the region.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Collaton St Mary 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 Collaton St Mary a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Collaton St Mary has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Collaton St Mary 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Collaton St Mary, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Collaton St Mary. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were tree works (5), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Collaton St Mary?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Collaton St Mary. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Collaton St Mary?
The average planning decision time near Collaton St Mary 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 Collaton St Mary?
The planning approval rate near Collaton St Mary is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Collaton St Mary?
The most common type of planning application near Collaton St Mary is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Collaton St Mary?
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