Collaton St Mary, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Collaton St Mary, Devon.
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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.
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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: Torbay
- LSOA: Torbay 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Collaton St Mary.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Collaton St Mary.
- 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 Collaton St Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Collaton St Mary.
- - Land North Of Totnes Road Collaton St Mary Paignton TQ3 3TZ
Non-Material Amendment relating to application P/2024/0368: Major Reserved Matters relating to outline consent application P/2019/0281: Development of up to 100 dwellings, including affordable and mar
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 376 Totnes Road Paignton TQ4 7DG
Construction of retaining wall in garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of Collaton St Mary in Devon
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.
Property prices in Collaton St Mary 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 Collaton St Mary a particularly low-crime area.
Collaton St Mary has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Collaton St Mary includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Collaton St Mary
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Collaton St Mary. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Collaton St Mary may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Collaton St Mary slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Collaton St Mary were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.