How long do planning decisions take near Oldway?

The average planning decision time near Oldway 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 Oldway?

The planning approval rate near Oldway is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Oldway?

The most common type of planning application near Oldway is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oldway?

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Oldway, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oldway, Devon.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £268,509 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Torbay
Parliamentary constituency: Torbay
LSOA: Torbay 011F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Oldway.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oldway.

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 Oldway based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Oldway.

- 74 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LN
Construction of single-storey flat roof extension to rear, to include integrated roof light and patio doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-04-02
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- Oldway Oaks Southfield Road Paignton TQ3 2SP
Beech (T1) - Following assessment, recommended works include the removal of deadwood and the removal of one identified crossed limb to improve crown structure and reduce the potential for future abras
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-26
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- 64 Barcombe Heights Paignton TQ3 1PT
Construction of first-floor extension with gable-ended roof, including raised terraces, creation of on-site parking with permeable hardstanding and garage at the rear, landscaping, and associated work
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 105 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LH
Construction of single storey rear extension and enlargement of patio to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-02-06
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- 89 Barnfield Road Paignton TQ3 2JX
Demolish existing rear porch conservatory. Formation of a single storey rear extension with open balcony above (3.4m wide x 3.0m deep) including 1.7m opaque privacy screen on neighbour boundary (SW El
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2026-01-06
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- 41 Southfield Avenue Paignton TQ3 1LH
Formation of a Self-Build detached dwelling with integral garage, and associated works. To replace an already demolished two-storey dwelling with detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-09-24
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- 74 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LN
Two storey rear extension, removal of sun room and porch to rear. Replacement of roof covering and windows, new mono pitch roof to garage. New PV panels to roof on west, south and east. New windows an
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2025-09-22
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- 100 Laura Grove Paignton TQ3 2LJ
Formation of 2 Small Pitched Dormers to Front Elevation, Large Flat Roof Dormer to Rear, Porch to Front Elevation, Raised Terrace to Rear Elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-10-18
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- 15 Westhill Road Paignton TQ3 2LX
Single storey rear extension and alterations to terrace
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Torbay | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Oldway in Devon

Oldway is a settlement located in Devon, England.

Property prices in Oldway show an average sale price of £268,509, 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 Oldway a particularly low-crime area.

Oldway has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Polsham Park, Roundham and Paignton Harbour, Old Paignton, No data available for publication by HE, Shorton, Cockington. 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 Oldway includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Occombe SSSI, Roundham Head SSSI; 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, Oldway 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 Oldway

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Oldway. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Oldway maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Oldway slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Oldway were full planning applications (12), tree works (7), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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