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Planning in Milber

Approved
93%
53 of 57 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around Milber

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About Milber

Milber is a suburban area located to the east of Newton Abbot town centre in the Teignbridge district of Devon. Primarily a residential housing estate, it also features a trading estate and various shops. Milber falls within the Buckland and Milber electoral ward, which had a population of 7,089 as of the 2011 census, making it a key area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.

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

The area around Milber has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Milber 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Milber, 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, 81 planning applications were submitted near Milber. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (16), tree works (13), outline applications (8).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Milber?
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Milber. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Milber?
The average planning decision time near Milber is 39 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 Milber?
The planning approval rate near Milber is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Milber?
The most common type of planning application near Milber is listed building consent applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Milber?
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