Search Newton Abbot planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Newton Abbot · updated daily · Teignbridge District Council
- 52 East Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1AQAwaiting decisionReplacement of 7 windows and the front doorReceived 4 Nov 202626/01544/LBC
- 75 Knowles Hill Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2PPAwaiting decisionReplacement of an existing lean-to extension with a kitchen extension and widening of the entrance accessReceived 28 Oct 202626/01695/HOU
- 102 Torquay Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2JDAwaiting decision1x Multi Stemmed Bay - Remove 1x stem that has basal failure which overhangs the neighbouring driveway. Trim remaining overhanging foliage from the Bay back to boundary line. Reduce remaining stems from a height of 7m to approximately 4m above ground level to match the height of the existing hedge. Indian Bean Tree & Silver Birch - Reduce to previous pruning cuts at 4m above ground level. All cuts will not exceed 20mm in diameter.Received 27 Oct 202626/01680/CAN
- Sherborne House Kingsteignton Road Newton Abbot TQ12 2PFAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 7 (landscape details) in relation to original application 23/01897/MAJ - Redevelopment of site with a 3-4 storey block of flats to provide 23 dwellings including outside amenity space, car parking and amendments to highway accessReceived 27 Oct 202623/01897/COND5
- Aragon 29A Seymour Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2PTAwaiting decisionConstruction of a single storey lower ground floor wrap-around extensionReceived 27 Oct 202626/01677/HOU
Planning in Newton Abbot
- Approved
- 90%
- 96 of 103 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newton Abbot in the last 24 months, from Teignbridge District Council's planning register.
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TQ12 413 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Teignbridge District Council
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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Newton Abbot area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Newton Abbot a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Newton Abbot has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newton Abbot 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.newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Newton Abbot, 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, 153 planning applications were submitted near Newton Abbot. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
The most common types were listed building and heritage (35), discharge of conditions (19), tree works (14). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).