Maidencombe, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Maidencombe, Devon.
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About Maidencombe
Torquay, a vibrant seaside town in Devon, is situated within the unitary authority area of Torbay, approximately 18 miles south of Exeter and 28 miles east-north-east of Plymouth. Nestled on the north side of Tor Bay, it borders the town of Paignton to the west and faces the fishing port of Brixham. With a population of 65,245 recorded in 2011, Torquay offers a dynamic environment for planning applications, reflecting its coastal charm and growing community.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £275,139 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Torbay
- Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
- LSOA: Torbay 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Maidencombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Maidencombe.
- 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 Maidencombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Maidencombe.
- - Bowden Cleeve Steep Hill Torquay TQ1 4TS
Please refer to attached tree report for comments. Work spec: 777 Monterey Cypress: Reduce the side of the western crown by 2.5m by selective branch removal. Crown raise the eastern stem to 5m above g
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - The Shaws Steep Hill Torquay TQ1 4TS
T1 Scots Pine - This tree lost a couple of branches during the recent storm. In order to protect the tree we would like to carry out some minor crown thinning by about 20% to reduce wind sail area. T2
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 16 Longpark Hill Torquay TQ1 4TL
Construction of two-storey side extension, with front dormer and enlargement of rear dormer including Juliet balcony. Enlargement of rear decking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Little Thatch Steep Hill Torquay TQ1 4TS
T001 - 1x Holly Tree Crown lift on the roadside by removing three branches overhanging the carriageway, pruning back to the main stem to achieve highway regulation clearance of 5.60 metres from road l
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Barn On Brim Hill Maidencombe Torquay TQ1 4SX
Change of use from barn to dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-05-15
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A brief summary of Maidencombe in Devon
Torquay, a vibrant seaside town in Devon, is situated within the unitary authority area of Torbay, approximately 18 miles south of Exeter and 28 miles east-north-east of Plymouth. Nestled on the north side of Tor Bay, it borders the town of Paignton to the west and faces the fishing port of Brixham. With a population of 65,245 recorded in 2011, Torquay offers a dynamic environment for planning applications, reflecting its coastal charm and growing community.
Property prices in Maidencombe show an average sale price of £275,139, 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 Maidencombe a particularly low-crime area.
Maidencombe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Maidencombe, Watcombe Park, Stokeinteignhead. 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 Maidencombe includes 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lyme Bay and Torbay. 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, Maidencombe 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 Maidencombe
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Maidencombe. 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%. Maidencombe maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Maidencombe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Maidencombe were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
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