Kingsbridge, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kingsbridge, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
About Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge is a vibrant market town located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, with a population of 6,116 as of the 2011 census. Nestled at the northern end of the Kingsbridge Estuary, which extends to the sea six miles south, it serves as the third largest settlement in the South Hams, situated 17 miles southwest of Torquay and southeast of Plymouth. This charming town is an important hub for planning applications, reflecting its growth and development potential within the region.
Population: 5,681 (2021)
District: South Hams
Website: http://www.kingsbridge.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £368,500 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kingsbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingsbridge.
- 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 Kingsbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Kingsbridge.
- - 102 Fore Street Kingsbridge TQ7 1AW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Doors / Windows) of planning consent 3657/25/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - New Parks Farm Belle Hill Kingsbridge TQ7 1NJ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Surface Water Management Scheme), 6 (External Lighting Details) & Informative 3 (BNG) of planning consent 3527/25/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Coast Bar And Nightclub, Lower Union Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1EF
Proposed reconfiguration & renovation of nightclub/food bar and 2 existing residential units to create 4 additional residential units (6 total) & ground floor restaurant
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Torrington House Duncombe Street Kingsbridge TQ7 1LR
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed internal alteration to kitchen area, replacement windows and doors and 2No. new rooflights to single storey lean-to roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 1 Manor Park Kingsbridge TQ7 1BB
Householder application for demolition of existing porch, side and conservatory extensions. Proposed extensions with rooflights, installation of solar panels, new slate roof and replacement patio / ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 33 Fore Street Kingsbridge TQ7 1PG
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising 1 block terminal with all associated wiring and cables
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Number Nine 9 Green Close Kingsbridge TQ7 1NH
Householder application for first floor side extension to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 50-52 Fore Street Kingsbridge TQ7 1NY
Notice of intent to install electronic communication apparatus comprising CBT (connectorized block terminal) ON WALL
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 1 The Sidings Old Station Yard Kingsbridge TQ7 1FB
Conversion and extension of an existing dwelling to form 2 dwellings, with associated changes to parking, amenity areas, boundaries and installation of solar PV to garage roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Development Site North Of West Alvington Hill At Sx 7299 4407, Kingsbridge
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (Facing / Roofing Materials) of planning consent 2434/18/ARM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - The Steppings, Trevanna Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1ET
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning consent 3939/22/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Duncombe Villa, Duncombe Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1LR
Householder application for excavation of the front garden to create a parking area & partial demolition & rebuild of a structure in a conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 146 Church Street Kingsbridge TQ7 1DB
Householder application for new hobbies/ garden room & new concrete base
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Day Lewis Pharmacy Norton Brook Medical Centre Kingsbridge TQ7 1AE
Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 2089/25/FUL to reposition Servilocker machine
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Fish Hoek South Town Dartmouth TQ7 9BU
Alterations & Extensions to Fish Hoek & Waterside Including Demolition Of Flat Roofed Extension To Fish Hoek & Erection Of Two New Dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Wills Marine The Quay Kingsbridge TQ7 1JF
Extension to existing marine retail unit to provide a new showroom & cafe on existing boat storage yard & demolition of part of building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Development Site North Of West Alvington Hill At Sx 7299 4407, Kingsbridge
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Vehicular / Bicycle Parking Facilities & Turning Spaces) of planning consent 28/0508/15/O
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 14 Fosse Road Kingsbridge TQ7 1NG
TPO 659; T1: Ash – fell, Dieback, overhanging a busy road and an abundance of epicormic growth.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 1 - 19 Welle House Gardens Kingsbridge TQ7 1NS
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed replacement of existing uPVC windows and doors and roofs of numbers 1 & 2; replacement of existing uPVC windows and doors of numbers 3-19; and replacement of
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 1 South Place The Promenade Kingsbridge TQ7 1JE
Listed Building Consent for alterations to facilitate change of use of upper floors from Class C to Class E, with internal modifications to room use and improved access to entrance.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-24
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A brief summary of Kingsbridge in Devon
Kingsbridge is a vibrant market town located in the South Hams district of Devon, England, with a population of 6,116 as of the 2011 census. Nestled at the northern end of the Kingsbridge Estuary, which extends to the sea six miles south, it serves as the third largest settlement in the South Hams, situated 17 miles southwest of Torquay and southeast of Plymouth. This charming town is an important hub for planning applications, reflecting its growth and development potential within the region. The Town has a population of approximately 5,681 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.
Property prices in Kingsbridge show an average sale price of £368,500, 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 Kingsbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Kingsbridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Kingsbridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon. 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, Kingsbridge planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.kingsbridge.gov.uk/. 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 Kingsbridge
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Kingsbridge. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Kingsbridge.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kingsbridge were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (5). 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, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
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