Dawlish, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dawlish, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
About Dawlish
Dawlish is a vibrant seaside resort town located in the Teignbridge district of Devon, England, just 12 miles south of Exeter and Torquay. With a population of 15,257 as of the 2021 census, reflecting a 16% increase since the previous count, Dawlish has transformed from a small fishing port in the 18th century into a popular holiday destination. Its rich history and coastal charm make it a key area for planning applications, particularly in tourism and residential development.
Population: 15,264 (2021)
District: Teignbridge
Website: http://www.dawlish.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,426 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Newton Abbot
- LSOA: Teignbridge 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dawlish.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dawlish.
- 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 Dawlish based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Dawlish.
- - Dawlish Railway Station Station Road Dawlish Devon EX7 9PJ
Removal and replacement of platform canopy sheets and renewal of associated rainwater goods
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Dawlish Railway Station Station Road Dawlish EX7 9PJ
Discharge of condition 5 (render specifciation) on permission 20/00922/LBC for works to include reconstruction of existing timber downside station platform, new accessible passenger footbridge, altera
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Dawlish Railway Station Station Road Dawlish Devon EX7 9PJ
Replace the existing signage elements, replacement door and new notice board
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Oak Haven Priory Road Dawlish Devon EX7 9JG
T2- Holm Oak - Crown reduction to the existing crown by reducing the overall height and radial spread back to previous, suitable reduction points, where visible and appropriate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Broadwater Coronation Avenue Dawlish Devon EX7 9EF
Certificate of lawful development proposed for construction of a second-floor dormer, alterations to the door and window layout on the rear north-east elevation, replacement of the existing corrugated
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-10-06
View full details - - Land At Ngr 296030 76533 Coryton Close Dawlish
Remove dangerous tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 4 The Priory, 3 Seaview Cottages Priory Road Dawlish Devon EX7 9JG
Like for like replacement of original Front Door and Front Bedroom window
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 48 High Street Dawlish Devon EX7 9HH
Two storey rear extension, new front window to ground floor, 2 no front conservation style rooflights, removal of existing chimney, new windows throughout, 12 no solar panels to rear roof, roof to be
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-06-14
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A brief summary of Dawlish in Devon
Dawlish is a vibrant seaside resort town located in the Teignbridge district of Devon, England, just 12 miles south of Exeter and Torquay. With a population of 15,257 as of the 2021 census, reflecting a 16% increase since the previous count, Dawlish has transformed from a small fishing port in the 18th century into a popular holiday destination. Its rich history and coastal charm make it a key area for planning applications, particularly in tourism and residential development. The Town has a population of approximately 15,264 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Teignbridge district.
Property prices in Dawlish show an average sale price of £295,426, 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 Dawlish a particularly low-crime area.
Dawlish has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Holcombe Drive, Dawlish. 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 Dawlish includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dawlish Cliffs 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, Dawlish planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.dawlish.gov.uk/. 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 Dawlish
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Dawlish. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Dawlish.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dawlish were full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (7), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 24 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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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.