Combe Pafford, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Combe Pafford, Devon.
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Planning applications in Combe Pafford are administered by Torbay Council. View the full Torbay Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Combe Pafford
Combe Pafford is a village located within the Torbay area of Devon, England. Its status as part of Torbay makes it relevant for those researching planning applications, as it is situated in a region known for its coastal developments and community-focused initiatives.
District: Torbay
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torbay
- Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
- LSOA: Torbay 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Combe Pafford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Combe Pafford.
- 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 Combe Pafford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Combe Pafford.
- - 30 Trumlands Road Torquay TQ1 4RN
Construction of single-storey rear extension, including installation of rooflight with associated internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Fairwinds 28 Church Road Torquay TQ1 4QY
This site is very overgrown. Trees are densely populated, suppressing one another, and shading out the entire understory. They have been unmanaged for many years. T1. Beech tree standing besides the g
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 1 Pafford Avenue Torquay TQ2 8BS
T1. Lime. Crown lift for a 5.2m above ground level to clear both the highway and private gardens. Crown reduce by approx. 2.5m from branch tips to suitable growth points as management works. Overall,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 45 Shrewsbury Avenue Torquay TQ2 8AE
Proposed conservatory to south elevation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - 55 Truro Avenue Torquay TQ2 8AG
Formation of single storey rear extension with flat roof, roof lantern and bi-folding doors to enlarge kitchen and dining room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2022-09-12
View full details - - Land At 63 Lincoln Green Torquay TQ2 8AB
Installation of pole and associated apparatus.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2020-06-16
View full details - - Land At 55 Lincoln Green Torquay TQ2 8AB
Installation of pole and associated apparatus.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2020-06-16
View full details - - Land At 22 Lincoln Green Torquay TQ2 8AB
Installation of pole and associated apparatus.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2020-06-16
View full details - - Land At 26 Truro Avenue Torquay TQ2 8AA
Installation of pole and associated apparatus.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2020-06-16
View full details - - Land At 59 Truro Avenue Torquay TQ2 8AA
Installation of pole and associated apparatus.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2020-06-16
View full details - - Land At Electrical Sub Station Shrewsbury Avenue Torquay TQ2 8AF
Installation of pole and associated apparatus.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2020-06-16
View full details - - 222 Lichfield Avenue Torquay TQ2 8AH
Proposed alterations & renovations, reconfiguration of existing window/door with patio doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Torbay | Date: 2019-01-26
View full details - - 64C Hele Road Torquay Devon TQ2 7PR
Extend time limit - conversion from retail to living accommodation in association with existing flat (revised scheme) application P/2007/1990/PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2011-01-06
View full details - - 165-199 Lichfield Avenue Torquay Devon
Partial over-cladding of front elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2010-05-25
View full details - - 254-276 Lichfield Avenue Torquay Devon
Partial over-cladding of front elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2010-05-25
View full details - - 230-252 Lichfield Avenue Torquay Devon
Partial over-cladding of front elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2010-05-25
View full details - - 302-312 Lichfield Avenue Torquay Devon
Partial over-cladding of front elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2010-05-25
View full details - - 2-24 Truro Avenue Torquay Devon
Partial over-cladding of front elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2010-05-25
View full details - - 278-300 Lichfield Avenue Torquay TQ2
Partial over-cladding of front elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2010-05-25
View full details - - 213-235 Lichfield Avenue Torquay Devon
Partial over-cladding of front elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2010-05-25
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A brief summary of Combe Pafford in Devon
Combe Pafford is a village located within the Torbay area of Devon, England. Its status as part of Torbay makes it relevant for those researching planning applications, as it is situated in a region known for its coastal developments and community-focused initiatives. It sits within the Torbay district.
Property prices in Combe Pafford show an average sale price of £270,850, 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 Combe Pafford a particularly low-crime area.
Combe Pafford has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Marychurch, Babbacombe Downs, Cary Park, Tormohun, Upton, Watcombe Park, Barton, Torre. 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 Combe Pafford includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Babbacombe Cliffs SSSI, Lummaton Quarry SSSI. 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, Combe Pafford 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 Combe Pafford
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Combe Pafford. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Combe Pafford.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Combe Pafford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Combe Pafford were tree works (11), full planning applications (8), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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