Galmpton (TQ5), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Galmpton (TQ5), Devon.
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About Galmpton (TQ5)
Galmpton is a semi-rural village situated in Torbay, Devon, England, within the Churston-with-Galmpton ward and the historic civil parish of Churston Ferrers. Notably, parts of Galmpton, including Greenway and Galmpton Creek, extend into the South Hams borough, making it a unique area for planning applications and development opportunities.
District: Torbay
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £321,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torbay
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: Torbay 016E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Galmpton (TQ5).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Galmpton (TQ5).
- 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 Galmpton (TQ5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Galmpton (TQ5).
- - Graylings Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JX
T001 - 1 x Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) - Reduce to tree in height from 13m to 11m not exceeding wounds of 75mm, and radial crown spread from 6.5m to 5m not exceeding wounds of 75mm. Crown
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Graylings Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JX
T001 Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) - Sectionally dismantle and fell. T001 is situated approximately 1.2 metres from the dwelling, with 6?7 metres of canopy overhang, resulting in physical in
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - The Firs Brakeridge Close Brixham TQ5 0JU
Removal of existing conservatory, Single storey extension to North elevation , Single storey extension to West elevation, including part enclosed passage-breezeway, Single storey extension to East ele
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Churston Cottage Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JS
Monterey Cypress (T1) - Reduce the crown by approximately 2 metres on the eastern side only to correct the developing structural imbalance and to reduce the likelihood of further branch failure, suppo
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Beech Lodge 5 Orchard Close Brixham TQ5 0LS
T1 European lime Tilia x europaea T1 is a mature lime tree that is growing within close proximity of the neighbouring building (within 1m) due to its size limbs are becoming heavily weighted and more
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Gliddon Ford Dartmouth Road Paignton TQ5 0LH
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 7 dwellings, footpath access and associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - Broadwaters Bascombe Road Brixham TQ5 0JX
Construction of dwelling and garage within existing grounds/curtilage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Galmpton (TQ5) in Devon
Galmpton is a semi-rural village situated in Torbay, Devon, England, within the Churston-with-Galmpton ward and the historic civil parish of Churston Ferrers. Notably, parts of Galmpton, including Greenway and Galmpton Creek, extend into the South Hams borough, making it a unique area for planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Torbay district.
Property prices in Galmpton (TQ5) show an average sale price of £321,750, 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 Galmpton (TQ5) a particularly low-crime area.
Galmpton (TQ5) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Galmpton, No data available for publication by HE, Churston Ferrers. 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 Galmpton (TQ5) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Saltern Cove SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lyme Bay and Torbay. 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, Galmpton (TQ5) 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 Galmpton (TQ5)
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Galmpton (TQ5). Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 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 Galmpton (TQ5).
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Galmpton (TQ5) were full planning applications (10), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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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.