Goodrington, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Goodrington, Devon.
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About Goodrington
Goodrington is a coastal area located in Paignton, Devon, nestled within the picturesque Tor Bay. Positioned less than a mile south of Paignton town centre and adjacent to Brixham, it features the popular Goodrington Sands beach, making it a key spot for leisure and potential development opportunities in the region.
Population: 6,910
District: Torbay
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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: South Devon
- LSOA: Torbay 013H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Goodrington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Goodrington.
- 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 Goodrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Goodrington.
- - 35 Lancaster Drive Paignton TQ4 7RP
Formation of single storey side and rear extension. (Revised scheme received 11.06.2024).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Goodrington in Devon
Goodrington is a coastal area located in Paignton, Devon, nestled within the picturesque Tor Bay. Positioned less than a mile south of Paignton town centre and adjacent to Brixham, it features the popular Goodrington Sands beach, making it a key spot for leisure and potential development opportunities in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,910. It sits within the Torbay district.
Property prices in Goodrington 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 Goodrington a particularly low-crime area.
Goodrington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Roundham and Paignton Harbour, Old Paignton, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Goodrington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Saltern Cove SSSI, Roundham Head SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Goodrington 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 Goodrington
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Goodrington. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Goodrington.
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 Goodrington were full planning applications (4), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.