Hele (TQ2), Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hele (TQ2), Devon.
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Planning applications in Hele (TQ2) are administered by Devon County Council. View the full Devon County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hele (TQ2)
Hele is a quaint village located in Devon, England, approximately one mile south-southwest of Bradninch and ten miles northeast of Exeter, nestled along the picturesque River Culm. Its strategic location makes it an intriguing area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and proximity to larger urban centres.
District: Broad Clyst
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Area Information
- Admin district: Torbay
- Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
- LSOA: Torbay 003H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hele (TQ2).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hele (TQ2).
- 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 Hele (TQ2) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
502 planning applications found near Hele (TQ2).
- - Parmar Cricketfield Road Torquay TQ2 7NP
T1 - Mature bay tree. Tree is leaning against an old stone boundary wall, on the other side of which is a building owned by a neighbour. The tree is growing in the only direction it can to chase light
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 6 Octon Grove Torquay TQ1 4DJ
Variation of condition relating to application P/2022/1313 (Formation of new porch and replacement of existing conservatory with a new single storey flat roof extension). Condition P1: Approved Plans.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Torre C Of E Academy Barton Road Torquay TQ1 4DN
T1354 - Dead Wyche elm - section fell to ground level. T1355 - Field maples - reduce tree to allow 1.5 m high pollard. Vitality poor - tree historic coppice and of unusual form. Multi stemmed and hist
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 6 Oaklawn Terrace St Vincents Road Torquay TQ1 4EL
Retrospective application for construction of decking to rear of property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Street Record Snowberry Close (path A) Torquay
Oak T1 - Fell because of extensive decay within the lower and mid stem. Tree targeting the carpark and house to the east.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Stagecoach Devon Ltd Regent Close Torquay TQ2 7AN
Installation of X 2 duplex office cabins.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - Land At Torbay Hospital Shiphay Park Road Torquay
Installation of wooden 10M light pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Land At Torbay Hospital Shiphay Park Road Torquay
Installation of wooden 9M light pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Land At Torbay Hospital Shiphay Park Road Torquay TQ2 7AB
Installation of wooden 9M light pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Stagecoach Devon Ltd Regent Close Torquay TQ2 7AN
Oak (T1) and (T2) - Crown reduction of up to 1 metre to address structural imbalance and reduce the risk of further branch failure, while maintaining the natural form and primary structural framework
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Bryant Hall Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA
T046 - Fagus sylvatica (Common Beech), 25m monolith to 6m T1016 - Acer platanoides (Norway Maple), 19m Monolith to 5m to retain stem for habitat. T1019 - Acer platanoides (Norway Maple), 21m Fell tree
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Former Elektron Building Woodland Road Torquay TQ2 7AY
Demolition of commercial warehouse and office structures.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Other | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Lawes Road Site Land Between Summerfield Road & Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7DL
Drainage interventions, including removal of trees and vegetation. (The proposed development to which the application relates is situated within 10 metres of relevant railway land.)
Status: Permitted | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 5 Kirkstead Close Torquay TQ2 7NJ
T1 - Mature Holm Oak - To reduce all lateral branches growing over the properties roof to acheive a clearance of 2-3 meters form the property. Pruned to the appropriate growth points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Beech Unit Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA
T045: Sectional Fell to ground level. Tree has significant area of bark necrosis around the base with die back within the crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - 69 Audley Avenue Torquay TQ2 7PD
Formation of 2m x 2.5m glass panelled balcony extension (Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Torre C Of E Academy Barton Road Torquay TQ1 4DN
G1 - Mixed broadleaves - Crown lift southern edge of group to 3 metres above ground level and remove dead tree. Low over playing field T2 - Weeping beech - crown lift canopy to approximately 2m above
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - Brendon Dosson Grove Torquay TQ1 4DH
T1 is a Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica 'atropurpurea') growing in the garden of 'Brendon', Dosson Grove, adjacent to the public highway of St Michaels' Rd. Crown lift the Eastern side of the tree, over
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - Former Dairy Crest Depot Parkfield Road Torquay TQ1 4BH
Variation of condition relating to application P/2023/0131 (Redevelopment of part of former depot to form 44 apartments with associated parking and landscaping (Part Retrospective).) Condition: 21 WMP
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - 40 Teignmouth Road Torquay TQ1 4EQ
Variation of conditions in relation to P/2022/0418 (Formation of two semidetached houses on land adjacent to 40 Teignmouth Road.): Conditions P1 (Approved Plans), 01 (Parking & Manoeuvring areas), 02
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-06-02
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A brief summary of Hele (TQ2) in Devon
Hele is a quaint village located in Devon, England, approximately one mile south-southwest of Bradninch and ten miles northeast of Exeter, nestled along the picturesque River Culm. Its strategic location makes it an intriguing area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and proximity to larger urban centres. It sits within the Broad Clyst district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hele (TQ2) a particularly low-crime area.
Hele (TQ2) has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Marychurch, Abbey Road, Tormohun, Upton, Barton, Torre, Chelston, Belgravia, Cockington. 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 Hele (TQ2) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lummaton Quarry 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, Hele (TQ2) 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 Hele (TQ2)
In the last 24 months, 123 planning applications were submitted near Hele (TQ2). Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Hele (TQ2).
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hele (TQ2) were full planning applications (46), tree works (41), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 37% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 54 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (38% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 78 applications
- Refused: 18 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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