Harcombe (TQ13), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harcombe (TQ13), Devon.
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About Harcombe (TQ13)
Harcombe, located in Devon, is notable for its historical connection to John Dowie Harcombe, who played first-class cricket for Somerset between 1905 and 1919. Originally from Cape Town in the Cape Colony, he later passed away in Taunton, Somerset. This connection to local sports history may be of interest to those researching community development and planning applications in the area.
District: East Devon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,675 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
- LSOA: Teignbridge 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harcombe (TQ13).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harcombe (TQ13).
- 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 Harcombe (TQ13) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Harcombe (TQ13).
- - Sticksend Sticksend Lane Chudleigh Devon TQ13 0DG
Stabilisation works including new gabion walling, new vehicular access gate and paving
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-25
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A brief summary of Harcombe (TQ13) in Devon
Harcombe, located in Devon, is notable for its historical connection to John Dowie Harcombe, who played first-class cricket for Somerset between 1905 and 1919. Originally from Cape Town in the Cape Colony, he later passed away in Taunton, Somerset. This connection to local sports history may be of interest to those researching community development and planning applications in the area. It sits within the East Devon district.
Property prices in Harcombe (TQ13) show an average sale price of £317,675, 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 Harcombe (TQ13) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Harcombe (TQ13) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Haldon Forest SSSI; 5 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, Harcombe (TQ13) 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 Harcombe (TQ13)
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Harcombe (TQ13). Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 1 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 Harcombe (TQ13).
The average decision time of 1 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Harcombe (TQ13) were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.