Kingskerswell, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kingskerswell, Devon.
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Planning applications in Kingskerswell are administered by Teignbridge District Council. View the full Teignbridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 5,071 (2021)
District: Teignbridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,442 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Newton Abbot
- LSOA: Teignbridge 013F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kingskerswell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingskerswell.
- 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 Kingskerswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
314 planning applications found near Kingskerswell.
- 26/00498/HOU - 22 Torquay Road Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5EZ
First floor extension to the rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-05-26 - - Daccombe Mill Coffinswell Devon TQ12 4SY
Replacement of all external and internal render, internal works, new door opening on west elevation and replacement of all modern windows with matching windows and works to chimney
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - The Old Vicarage 43 Fore Street Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5FG
T001- Western Red Cedar - Various pruning works - Please see supporting document in the application
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-04-12
View full details - - Endsleigh Southey Lane Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5HQ
Widening of two existing roof dormers to improve headroom to bedrooms
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land Off Newton Road And Coffinswell Lane Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5EL
Application for Approval of Reserved Matters (layout, scale, landscaping and appearance) pursuant to Outline Permission 17/00132/MAJ, comprising of 174 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), associated
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Land Off Newton Road And Coffinswell Lane Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5EL
Application for Approval of Reserved Matters (layout, scale, landscaping and appearance) pursuant to Outline Permission 17/00132/MAJ, comprising of 174 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), associated
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 22 Torquay Road Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5EZ
First floor extension to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Land At NGR 288448 67822 Princess Road Kingskerswell TQ12 5EL
Discharge of condition 16 (design code) on planning permission 17/00132/MAJ - Demolition of the existing Public Hall and bungalow and development of the site for up to 175 dwellings (Use Class C3), a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 20 Torquay Road Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5EZ
Variation of condition 2 on planning permission 19/02525/FUL (alterations and extension to roof to provide gable with dormer to the rear, single storey extension to the rear and erection of raised ter
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 16 Fluder Hill Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5JD
Loft conversion with front and rear dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 20 Torquay Road Kingskerswell TQ12 5EZ
Non-Material Amendment (Ground floor extension to be extended further back to 6m from house wall) in relation to planning application 19/02525/FUL - Alterations and extension to roof to provide gable
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Endsleigh Southey Lane Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5HQ
Widening of two existing roof dormers to improve headroom to bedrooms
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Bona Vista Barnhill Road Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5DE
Proposed enlarged front dormer with balcony, new porch and extended frontage landing, new rear dormer, removal of rear extension, door and window alterations, and replacement garage with relocated ste
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 10 Torquay Road Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5EZ
Change of use of ground floor only from takeaway use (Sui Generis) to office use (Class E) together with alterations to elevations including partial cladding of front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Rosehill Farm Fluder Hill Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 4SX
External alterations to an agricultural building including provision of on-site car parking and associated landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Rosehill Farm Fluder Hill Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 4SX
Notification of prior approval under Part 3, Class R and paragraph W of the GPDO for change of use of an agricultural barn to Use Class B8 (storage and distribution)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Rosehill Farm Fluder Hill Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 4SX
Prior approval for the demolition of the existing milking parlour building
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 14 Mount Pleasant Road Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5JJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed stationing of one accommodation pod to provide ancillary accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - 72 Fore Street Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5JB
Proposed single storey extension and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Bona Vista Barnhill Road Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5DE
Proposed enlarged front dormer with balcony, new porch and extended frontage landing, new rear dormer, removal of rear extension, door and window alterations, replacement garage with relocated steps
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-10-03
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A brief summary of Kingskerswell in Devon
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kingskerswell a particularly low-crime area.
Kingskerswell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Coffinswell, Kingskerswell. 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Kingskerswell
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Kingskerswell. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Kingskerswell maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Kingskerswell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kingskerswell were full planning applications (33), discharge of conditions (10), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 66 smaller schemes were submitted.
39 planning appeals were lodged, of which 13 were allowed and 25 were dismissed (34% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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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.