Newton Abbot, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newton Abbot, Devon.
Devon · England · Town
Planning applications in Newton Abbot are administered by Teignbridge District Council. View the full Teignbridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot is a vibrant market town located on the River Teign in Devon's Teignbridge District, with a population that rose from 24,029 in 2011 to an estimated 26,655 in 2019. The town experienced significant growth during the Victorian era, becoming a hub for the South Devon Railway locomotive works, which later evolved into a major steam engine shed servicing British Railways until 1981. Today, it features the Brunel industrial estate, a nearby racecourse, and Decoy country park, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development.
Population: 27,092 (2021)
District: Teignbridge
Website: http://www.newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk/
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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 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newton Abbot.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newton Abbot.
- 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 Newton Abbot based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
460 planning applications found near Newton Abbot.
- - Lameys 1 Courtenay Park Newton Abbot TQ12 2HD
Laurel tree - reduce height by one third and lightly trim all over Holly - reduce height by one third and lightly trim all over Sycamore - reduce height by one third and remove epicormic growth
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/01011/CAN - Lameys 1 Courtenay Park Newton Abbot TQ12 2HD
Laurel tree - reduce height by one third and lightly trim all over Holly - reduce height by one third and lightly trim all over Sycamore - reduce height by one third and remove epicormic growth
Status: Undecided | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/00919/FUL - 128-130 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2EY
Subdivision of the existing ground floor commercial premises with associated alterations to the front elevation including the installation of new shopfronts and replacement signage
Status: Undecided | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 128-130 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2EY
Subdivision of the existing ground floor commercial premises with associated alterations to the front elevation including the installation of new shopfronts and replacement signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 26/00902/CAN - Lethbridge Court Courtenay Park Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2GY
T004 Corsican pine - Prune for 1.5m clearance from building T005 Lucombe oak - Crown reduction over road by approx. 3m in lateral spread
Status: Undecided | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Lethbridge Court Courtenay Park Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2GY
T004 Corsican pine - Prune for 1.5m clearance from building T005 Lucombe oak - Crown reduction over road by approx. 3m in lateral spread
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 6 Courtenay Park Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2HD
Replace PVC double glazed window at back of property with a wooden sash to match windows at the rear and repair existing rotten wooden sash window with new sashes and balanced weights
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/00872/LBC - 8A & 8B Courtenay Park Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2HD
Replacement of north facing first floor window including repairs to the existing lintel, replacement of south facing first floor door, the removal of a first floor internal partition, including replac
Status: Undecided | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/00871/FUL - 8A & 8B Courtenay Park Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2HD
Replacement of north facing first floor window including repairs to the existing lintel, replacement of south facing first floor door, the removal of existing render and re-rendering and painting of e
Status: Undecided | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 8A & 8B Courtenay Park Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2HD
Replacement of north facing first floor window including repairs to the existing lintel, replacement of south facing first floor door, the removal of a first floor internal partition, including replac
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 50A Seymour Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2PU
T001: Monterey Pine: Reduce north and north western aspect of the canopy by 2m. Remove major and moderate deadwood. T002: Monterey Pine: Remove major and moderate deadwood. All to spec as per attached
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 4 Courtenay Park Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2HD
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce limb overhanging road by 3m and crown lift roadside to 4.8m
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 71 Seymour Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2PX
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 5 Devon Square Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2HN
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed replacement roof and associated fascias, rainwater goods, new staircase to provide loft access, alterations to the existing roof structure including installation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 9 Elm Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2AT
Construction of porch and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 94 Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2ET
Removal of internal walls
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 11 Rundle Road Newton Abbot TQ12 2PJ
Removal of damaged/dangerous Wellingtonia tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Sherborne House Kingsteignton Road Newton Abbot TQ12 2PF
Discharge of condition 4 (Archaeology) and Condition 9 (CEMP) on planning application 23/01897/MAJ for Redevelopment of site with a 3-4 storey block of flats to provide 23 dwellings including outside
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Sherborne House Kingsteignton Road Newton Abbot TQ12 2PF
Discharge of condition 14 (drainage) on planning permission 23/01987/MAJ - Redevelopment of site with a 3-4 storey block of flats to provide 23 dwellings including outside amenity space, car parking a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Wolborough Church Of England Nursery And Primary School Union Street Newton Abbot TQ12 2JU
Discharge of condition 3 (surface water drainage details) on planning permission 25/00995/FUL - Demolition of the existing PE store, alterations and extension to the Rundle Room building to provide a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Teignbridge | Date: 2026-01-06
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A brief summary of Newton Abbot in Devon
Newton Abbot is a vibrant market town located on the River Teign in Devon's Teignbridge District, with a population that rose from 24,029 in 2011 to an estimated 26,655 in 2019. The town experienced significant growth during the Victorian era, becoming a hub for the South Devon Railway locomotive works, which later evolved into a major steam engine shed servicing British Railways until 1981. Today, it features the Brunel industrial estate, a nearby racecourse, and Decoy country park, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development. The Town has a population of approximately 27,092 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Teignbridge district.
Property prices in Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot a particularly low-crime area.
Newton Abbot has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Newton Abbot, Wolborough Street, Forde Park, Kingsteignton, 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 Newton Abbot includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wolborough Fen SSSI. 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, Newton Abbot planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk/. 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 Newton Abbot
In the last 24 months, 146 planning applications were submitted near Newton Abbot. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Newton Abbot.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Newton Abbot slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Newton Abbot were listed building and heritage (47), full planning applications (23), discharge of conditions (20). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 medium-scale applications, 125 smaller schemes were submitted.
30 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 23 were dismissed (23% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 73 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 65 applications
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