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Planning in Kingskerswell

Approved
89%
47 of 51 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kingskerswell in the last 24 months, from Teignbridge District Council's planning register.

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Around Kingskerswell

Postcode districts

TQ12 415 applications in the last 12 monthsTQ2 231 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Teignbridge District Council

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About Kingskerswell

Kingskerswell is a historic village and civil parish in Teignbridge, Devon, noted for its ancient origins and mention in the Domesday Book. With a charming 14th-century church and the ruins of a manor house, the village's character reflects its rich heritage. The arrival of the railway in the 1840s transformed Kingskerswell into a commuter town, contributing to its growth within the Kerswell-with-Combe electoral ward, which had a population of 5,679 as of the 2011 census. For those researching planning applications, Kingskerswell offers a blend of historical significance and modern development potential. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,071 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Teignbridge district.

Property prices in Kingskerswell show an average sale price of £306,442, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kingskerswell 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Kingskerswell, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Kingskerswell. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (7). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kingskerswell?
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Kingskerswell. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kingskerswell?
The average planning decision time near Kingskerswell is 57 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 Kingskerswell?
The planning approval rate near Kingskerswell is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kingskerswell?
The most common type of planning application near Kingskerswell is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kingskerswell?
You can search and track planning applications near Kingskerswell on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.