How long do planning decisions take near Hollicombe?

The average planning decision time near Hollicombe is 72 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Hollicombe?

The planning approval rate near Hollicombe is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hollicombe?

The most common type of planning application near Hollicombe is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hollicombe?

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Hollicombe, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hollicombe, Devon.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £268,509 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Torbay
Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
LSOA: Torbay 011B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hollicombe.

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 Hollicombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Hollicombe.

- Chadwell Centre Torquay Road Paignton TQ3 2DW
Installation of 27.14kW roof-mounted solar PV system on pitched roofs, including battery storage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-12-19
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- 10 Old Paignton Road Torquay TQ2 6UY
Replacement of roof to create first floor. Formation of dormer; including Juliet balcony and roof lights. Relocation of entrance. Formation of garage and enlarged driveway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-10-30
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- 18 Branksome Close Paignton TQ3 1EA
Formation of a two storey rear extension, loft conversion including hip to gable roof alteration with rear dormer and two pitched roofed dormers to the front, front porch with pitched roof, wraparound
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2024-09-13
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- Land Adjacent To 1B Cedar Road Paignton TQ3 2DB
Installation of pole and associated apparatus.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-12-26
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- Shell Riviera Garage 376 Torquay Road Paignton TQ3 2DN
Variation of Conditions in relation to P/1997/0872 (Variation Of Condition 4 Attached To Planning Permission 90/0655/Pa To Allow Hours Of Opening Between 6.00 Am And Midnight). Condition 1 - hours of
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Hollicombe in Devon

Hollicombe is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Hollicombe 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 Hollicombe a particularly low-crime area.

Hollicombe has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Polsham Park, Old Paignton, Torre, Shorton, 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 Hollicombe includes 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.

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Planning Activity in Hollicombe

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Hollicombe. Of these, 60% 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 Hollicombe.

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 Hollicombe were full planning applications (14), tree works (6), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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