Knowles Hill, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Knowles Hill, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
About Knowles Hill
Newton Abbot, a market town located on the River Teign in Devon's Teignbridge District, is home to a population of approximately 26,655 as of 2019. The town experienced significant growth during the Victorian era, largely due to the South Devon Railway locomotive works, which evolved into an industrial hub now known as the Brunel industrial estate. In addition to its rich railway heritage, Newton Abbot features a country park named Decoy and the most westerly racecourse in England, making it a vibrant area for development and planning opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,675 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Teignbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Newton Abbot
- LSOA: Teignbridge 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Knowles Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Knowles Hill.
- 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 Knowles Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Knowles Hill.
- - 1A Netley Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2NG
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 18 Old Exeter Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2NU
Variation of conditions 2 and 3 on planning permission 22/02152/FUL (Dwelling with integral garage and demolish wall) to raise roof height, improvements to ground floor front entrance to be main entra
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - St Leonards Tower Wolborough Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1JQ
Replacement of existing glass louvres with traditional oak louvres and the addition of swift boxes to the inside face of two sets of louvres
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 4 Marlborough Place Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1QW
T1: Oak: Reduce overhanging branches into garden by approximately 1.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 30-32 Courtenay Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2DT
One non illuminated fascia sign and one non illuminated projecting sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Pannier Market Market Walk Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2RB
Proposed refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing Market Hall building, including partial demolition of later extensions linking the listed Market Hall with the adjacent retail units, proposed ex
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Wh Smith Limited 30-32 Courtenay Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2DT
One folded aluminium panel sign and one printed vinyl window graphic
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - 2-4 Shop East Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1AF
Change of use of flat to commercial space, refurbishment of existing ground level retail space & refurbishment of existing commercial spaces above
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2024-02-21
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A brief summary of Knowles Hill in Devon
Newton Abbot, a market town located on the River Teign in Devon's Teignbridge District, is home to a population of approximately 26,655 as of 2019. The town experienced significant growth during the Victorian era, largely due to the South Devon Railway locomotive works, which evolved into an industrial hub now known as the Brunel industrial estate. In addition to its rich railway heritage, Newton Abbot features a country park named Decoy and the most westerly racecourse in England, making it a vibrant area for development and planning opportunities.
Property prices in Knowles Hill show an average sale price of £317,675, 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 Knowles Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Knowles Hill has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Newton Abbot, Wolborough Street, Forde Park, Wolborough Hill, Courtenay Park and Devon Square. 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 Knowles Hill includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ransley Quarry SSSI, River Lemon Valley Woods SSSI, Wolborough Fen SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Knowles Hill
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Knowles Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Knowles Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Knowles Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Knowles Hill were full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (8), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 31% 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.