Denbury, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Denbury, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Denbury are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Denbury
Denbury is a village located in the Teignbridge district of Devon, England, now part of the parish of Denbury and Torbryan. Situated approximately ten miles from Torquay, it lies conveniently between the towns of Totnes and Newton Abbot, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and local development opportunities.
Population: 982
District: Denbury and Torbryan
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Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Teignbridge 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Denbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Denbury.
- 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 Denbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Denbury.
- - Bloomfield Woodland Close Denbury Devon TQ12 6DZ
Raising of roof over lounge area to provide additional bedroom floor space with Juliet balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Fairfield Farm Denbury Devon TQ12 6DQ
Consultation from Devon County Council under Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992 - Regulation 3 for the construction of replacement silage clamps, effluent storage tank and BNG planting
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Fairfield Farm, Road From Denbury To Halwell Cross, Denbury Green, Denbury, Devon, TQ12 6DQ
The construction of replacement silage clamps, effluent storage tank and BNG planting
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Devon | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 15 Down View Road Denbury Devon TQ12 6ER
First floor side extension over garage and ground floor garage/porch extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - St Marys Church South Street Denbury TQ12 6DH
T1 - Ornamental Cherry - Removal, T2 Ornamental Cherry - Removal, T3 - Ornamental Cherry - Removal, T4 Ash - Pollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-09-01
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A brief summary of Denbury in Devon
Denbury is a village located in the Teignbridge district of Devon, England, now part of the parish of Denbury and Torbryan. Situated approximately ten miles from Torquay, it lies conveniently between the towns of Totnes and Newton Abbot, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and local development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 982. It sits within the Denbury and Torbryan district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Denbury a particularly low-crime area.
Denbury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ipplepen, Denbury. 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 Denbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Torbryan Caves SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Denbury 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 Denbury
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Denbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Denbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Denbury were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 44% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Two Mile Oak Cross planning applications
- Torbryan planning applications
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- Wotton Cross planning applications
- Ipplepen planning applications
- East Ogwell planning applications
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- Abbotskerswell planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.