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Planning in Marldon

Approved
63%
12 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Marldon

Marldon is a picturesque village located in the South Hams district of Devon, just northwest of Paignton. As the most northeasterly Civil Parish in the area, it encompasses the village of Compton, home to the historic Compton Castle. The highest point in the parish features the Beacon Hill transmitting station. As of the 2011 census, Marldon had a population of 2,123, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,302 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Hams district.

Property prices in Marldon show an average sale price of £287,180, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Marldon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Marldon has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Marldon 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.webmanager.org.uk/marldon/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Marldon, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near Marldon. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), tree works (5), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Marldon?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Marldon. The approval rate is 63%.
How long do planning decisions take near Marldon?
The average planning decision time near Marldon is 59 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 Marldon?
The planning approval rate near Marldon is 63%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Marldon?
The most common type of planning application near Marldon is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Marldon?
You can search and track planning applications near Marldon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.