How long do planning decisions take near Kingskerswell?

The average planning decision time near Kingskerswell is 31 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 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kingskerswell?

The most common type of planning application near Kingskerswell is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kingskerswell?

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Kingskerswell, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kingskerswell, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

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.

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

8 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
- 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: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-04-12
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- Endsleigh Southey Lane Kingskerswell Devon TQ12 5HQ
Widening of two existing roof dormers to improve headroom to bedrooms
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 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 174 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-27
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- 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 174 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-27
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- 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: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-05
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- 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
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- 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
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A brief summary of Kingskerswell in Devon

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.

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Planning Activity in Kingskerswell

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Kingskerswell. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 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 Kingskerswell.

The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kingskerswell were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2).

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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